Madhav Narayan festival observed in Nepal

A devotee offers prayers at the bank of Hanumante River during the Madhav Narayan festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Jan. 2, 2018. Nepalese Hindu women observe fast and pray to Goddess Swasthani and God Madhavnarayan for longevity of their husbands and family prosperity during the month-long festival. (Xinhua/Sunil Sharma)