Photo Story: Sadhus gather ahead of Maha Shivratri festival, in Nepal

A Sadhu, a holy man in Hinduism, looks on while taking part in a religious rally during the preparations for the annual Hindu festival of Maha Shivratri, at Pashupati Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, 09 March 2021. The festival, celebrated on 11 March, sees Hindu devotees from across the country and neighboring India gather to celebrate the birthday of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of creation and destruction, by fasting and offering special prayers.

VIA EPA-EFE/NARENDRA SHRESTHA

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