Lalitpur, Nepal. 07th Oct, 2016. A devotee dressed up as a deity performs during celebration of Shikali festival at Khokana village in Lalitpur. Local ethnic Newar community of Khokana celebrate the Shikali festival in an alternative to the Dashain festival, which is one of the biggest festivals of Hindus. © Archana Shrestha/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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