Devotees recite the holy scripture of Swasthani Brata Katha and offer prayer before taking a holy dip in Pashupati area during the month-long Swasthani Brata Katha festival, devoted to goddess Shree Swasthani, in Kathmandu. Photo: Skanda Gautam/The Himalayan Times
The month-long Swasthani Brata Katha festival which began on the full moon day of Poush, came to an end for this year on Monday (February 22, 2016)-the full moon day of the month of Magh.
Shalinadi, Gaurighat and other holy banks of rivers across the country to mark the conclusion of their great festival. During the whole month of the festival, the holy scripture of Swasthani is recited in families of Hindus.
Devotees offer prayers by rolling down on the ground on the last day of month-long Swasthani Brata Katha and Madhav Narayan festival in Kathmandu, on Monday, February 22, 2016. Photo: Skanda Gautam/ The Himalayan Times
