Oct 23, 2020
People gather around a temple in the early morning to mark Shikali festival, coinciding with Dashain, in Lalitpur, on Thursday, October 22, 2020. The ritual dates back to more than 300 years ago. It is mainly observed by the Newa community. Photos by @skandagautam for The Himalayan Times #Nepal #Lalitpur #khokana #ShikaliJatra #tradition #culture #Newaculture #New #belief #heritage https://www.instagram.com/p/CGq8LRyBtSF/?igshid=1ftnlob266h72