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Devotees gather at the river before taking a holy dip in the Bagmati River at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu during the Swasthani Bratakatha festival February 3, 2011. The month-long festival dedicated to Goddess Swasthani, involves the recitation of folk tales about miraculous feats performed by her in almost every Hindu household. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (NEPAL - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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In this photo print, taken by REUTERS photographer Navesh Chitrakar, we witness the mesmerizing scene at the Bagmati River in Kathmandu during the Swasthani Bratakatha festival. Devotees have gathered on its banks, eagerly preparing to take a holy dip before immersing themselves in the sacred rituals of this auspicious occasion. The Swasthani Bratakatha festival is a month-long celebration dedicated to Goddess Swasthani, revered by Hindus across Nepal. It involves the recitation of enchanting folk tales that recount her extraordinary and miraculous feats. These stories are shared with great fervor within almost every Hindu household, passing down from generation to generation. As we gaze upon this image, we can feel the palpable sense of devotion and spirituality that permeates through each individual present. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as devotees prepare themselves mentally and emotionally for their immersion into divine grace. The Bagmati River itself holds immense significance in Hindu mythology and serves as a conduit for spiritual purification during such religious festivals. Its tranquil waters provide solace and serve as a physical representation of cleansing one's sins or impurities. Through this powerful visual narrative captured by Chitrakar's lens, we are transported into an ancient world where faith intertwines seamlessly with tradition. This photograph encapsulates not only the essence of religious devotion but also highlights how cultural heritage continues to thrive amidst modernity in Nepal today.
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