21/08/2023 08:33 (UTC)

Nepal marks Nag Panchami festival

Bhaktapur, Aug 21 (EFE/EPA).- Nepal on Monday marked the Nag Panchami, or Snake Festival, to pray for protection from rain, landslides, floods and all natural calamities that occur during the monsoon season. (Camera: NARENDRA SHRESTHA).

SHOT LIST: NEPALESE DEVOTEES CARRY A GOLDEN STATUE OF A SNAKE 'NAG' AT NAGPOKHARI (SNAKE POND) IN BHAKTAPUR; AND RABINDRA PURI, A HERITAGE CONSERVATIONIST, WORSHIPS AN INTRICATELY DESIGNED SNAKE SCULPTURE AT HIS HOUSE IN BHAKTAPUR, NEPAL.

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Date: 21/08/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment » Customs and tradition
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 85 seconds
Reference: 7001290467
Relevance: Normal