Devotees celebrate Naradevi Dance festival in Kathmandu | Video

Kathmandu, Nov 21 (EFE/EPA).- Nepalese devotees participated Thursday in a religious rally during the 12-year iteration of the Naradevi Dance festival in Kathmandu.

The Naradevi goddess is worshipped as the protector of Kathmandu valley.

During this festival, dozens of devotees wear masks of various gods and goddesses and take a religious tour within Kathmandu valley.

The Kathmandu-based Newar community celebrates this festival as a symbol of the victory of the gods over demons and also the welfare of the world and the dance is organized every year and every 12 years a new cycle begins. (Camera: NARENDRA SHRESTHA).

SHOT LIST: DEVOTEES CELEBRATE THE 12-YEAR ITERATION OF THE NARADEVI DANCE FESTIVAL AT KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE IN KATHMANDU, NEPAL.

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Date: 21/11/2024 06:59 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment » Festive event (including carnival)
Religion and belief
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 170 seconds
Reference: 7001418268
Relevance: Normal