Photo Feature: Gaura festival observed in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Locals in the  Sudurpaschim Province of the country are observing the last day of Gaura festival. 

The devotees worship Goddess Gauri. Gaura celebration starts with Biruda Panchami (fifth day of the lunar calendar). On the day of Biruda Panchami, married women soak five kinds of cereal also known as Pancha Biruda by adhering to the special rituals.

Meanwhile, people from Sudur Paschim and are engaged in various activities, marked the festival in Kathmandu on Monday. 

Here are some photos taken on Monday.