Matina Shakya, known as the Nepalese Living Goddess Kumari, reacts during the celebration of Indra Jatra festival at Talagu Temple in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Sept. 1, 2009. The eight-day Indra Jatra festival celebrates Indra, the king of gods and god of rains, and Kumari, the living goddess.
A Hindu devotee lights a butter lamp to worship the idol of Swet Bharab, which is only uncovered on the very day of the Indra Jatra festival, at Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Sept. 2, 2009.
People take photos of the idol of Swet Bharab which is only uncovered on the very day of the Indra Jatra festival at Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Sept. 2, 2009.
A Hindu devotee lights butter lamps to worship the idol of Swet Bharab which is only uncovered on the very day of the Indra Jatra festival at Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Sept. 2, 2009.
A Hindu fakir is seen on the day of the Indra Jatra festival at Basantipur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Sept. 2, 2009.
The eight-day Indra Jatra festival celebrates Indra, the king of gods and god of rains, and Kumari, the living goddess. |
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