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A devotee wearing prayer beads returns after taking a holy bath at the Saali River on the first day of the Swasthani Brata Katha festival at Sankhu in Kathmandu January 5, 2015. 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 the miraculous feats performed by them. The devotees also 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 familys well-being or in getting them a good husband. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (NEPAL - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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In this print captured by Navesh Chitrakar, a devotee wearing prayer beads is seen returning after taking a holy bath at the Saali River on the first day of the Swasthani Brata Katha festival in Sankhu, Kathmandu. The image beautifully portrays the devotion and spirituality that surrounds this month-long festival. The Swasthani Brata Katha festival holds immense significance for Hindu devotees as they recite one chapter from the sacred book daily. Dedicated to God Madhavnarayan and Goddess Swasthani, along with other gods and goddesses, this tale narrates their miraculous feats. As part of their religious rituals during this period, devotees embark on pilgrimages to various temples, perform traditional ceremonies, take purifying baths in rivers like Saali, and observe fasting for an entire month. Particularly among women participating in the festival, fasting is believed to bring well-being to their families or help them find suitable life partners. This devotion can be witnessed through the unrecognizable figure adorned with prayer beads around their neck. Navesh Chitrakar's creative use of depth of field adds an artistic touch to this photograph. The close-up shot focuses on water droplets glistening on perspiring skin while blurring out surrounding elements. It captures not only a moment but also conveys a sense of tranquility amidst bustling festivities. Overall, this image encapsulates both faith and tradition as devotees immerse themselves in spiritual practices during one of Nepal's most revered festivals.
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