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Bhaktapur celebrates Pancha Dan festival
People donate five essential commodities—unhusked paddy, rice grains, pulses, salt, and money—as offerings for their well-being.Safal Prakash Shrestha
Published at : August 31, 2024
Updated at : August 31, 2024 20:54
Devotees parade an idol of the Dipankar Buddha through Bhaktapur as part of the Pancha Dan festival on Saturday.
During this festival, known for the tradition of five summer gifts, participants donate five essential commodities—unhusked paddy, rice grains, pulses, salt, and money—as offerings for their well-being.
Here are some photos captured by Post's photojournalist Safal Prakash Shrestha.
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