Reciting Hindu tales

Reciting Hindu tales

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Devotees recite one chapter of a Hindu tale each day during Nepal’s colourful, month-long Swasthani Bratakatha festival.

Pilgrims visit temples, perform religious rituals and bathe in rivers. Women especially fast for a month, believing that it boosts their chance of finding a good husband - as well as bringing well-being to their family.

The 31-chapter Swasthani Brata Katha sacred book is dedicated to deities including the God Madhavnarayan and Goddess Swasthani.

(Text editing by Brian McGee)

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