Asia Album: Madhav Narayan Festival Observed in Nepal

Devotees are seen during the Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Feb. 14, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

Nepalese devotees observed the Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur on Monday.

In the month-long religious festival including religious fasting, devotees would pray to Goddess Swasthani and God Madhav Narayan for longevity of their husbands and prosperity of their families.

Devotees are seen during the Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Feb. 14, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

Devotees are seen during the Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Feb. 14, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

Devotees are seen during the Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Feb. 14, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

Devotees are seen during the Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Feb. 14, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

A devotee is seen during the Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Feb. 14, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)