Nepal's Living Goddess Kumari is carried on the chariot on the main day of Indra Jatra festival, celebrated to honor Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of rain and harvest in Kathmandu, Nepal on Friday, September 13, 2019.
The Lakhey performs on the main day of Indra Jatra festival, celebrated to honor Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of rain and harvest in Kathmandu, Nepal on Friday, September 13, 2019.
Nepalese youths struggle to drink alcohol from the mouth of Deity Swet Bhairav during Indra Jatra festival at Hanumandhoka in Kathmandu, Nepal on Thursday, September 12, 2019.
Nepalese masked dancers perform a traditional mask dance during Indra Jatra festival at Hanumandhoka in Kathmandu, Nepal on Thursday, September 12, 2019.
Nepalese masked dancers known as Pulu Kisi (White elephant) the ride of Lord Indra performs during Indrajatra festival, celebrated to honor Deity Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Indrajatra is the biggest religious street festival held annually in Nepal. Singing, mask dance, rejoicing chariot processions and devotees offering prayers along with other rituals hold the eight-day festival celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists.
A girl adorned as a Living Goddess looks on during Kumari Puja festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Hundreds of young girls under the age of nine gathered around the temple to offer worship for good luck, protection from evil and prevent from diseases.
A girl adorned as a Living Goddess looks on during Kumari Puja festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Hundreds of young girls under the age of nine gathered around the temple to offer worship for good luck, protection from evil and prevent from diseases.
A girl adorned as a Living Goddess attends prayer rituals during Kumari Puja in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Hundreds of young girls under the age of nine gathered around the temple to offer worship for good luck, protection from evil and prevent from diseases.
Girls adorned as a Living Goddess take part in prayer rituals during Kumari Puja in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Hundreds of young girls under the age of nine gathered around the temple to offer worship for good luck, protection from evil and prevent from diseases.
A Lakhey performs on the first day of Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.
