Swasthani Bratakatha observed in Nepal
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KATHMANDU: Hindu devotees take part in the Swasthani Bratakatha festival in Panauti near Kathmandu, Nepal.
During the month long festival, devotees recite one chapter of a Hindu tale daily from the 31-chapter sacred Swasthani Brata Katha book that is dedicated to God Madhavnarayan and Goddess Swasthani, alongside various other gods and goddess and their miraculous feats.
The devotees go on pilgrimages to various temples, perform religious rituals, take a holy bath in the rivers and fast for a month, especially among women who believe fasting helps in their family's well-being or in getting them a good husband.
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Feb 12, 2016 04:14pm
God bless Nepal, the land and its people with peace, security, prosperity and harmony.
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Feb 13, 2016 06:53am
May the Nepalis become prosperous, may they develop their economy and may they join the world in developing human potential.
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Feb 13, 2016 03:47pm
Thank you DAWN.
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