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The week in 11 photos

Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.

Youths attend the National Day Concert organised to mark the Constitution Day, at Durbarmarg in Kathmandu on Thursday. Safal Prakash Shrestha/ TKP

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Published at : September 21, 2024

Updated at : September 21, 2024 12:25

A potter moulds clay pots at the Pottery Square in Bhaktapur in this recent photo. Deepak KC/TKP

Visitors pictured against the backdrop of Dharahara in Kathmandu on Thursday. Marking Constitution Day, the government opened thelandmark to public nine years after the historic tower was destroyed in the 2015 earthquake. The new Dharahara has been temporarily opened to visitors as per the decision of a Cabinet meeting held last Thursday. People can now visit Dharahara from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm every day. Deepak KC/TKP

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli waves at Kathmandu airport prior to his departure for New York to attend the UN General Assembly, on Friday. Angad Dhakal/TKP

Campaigners demonstrate in Kathmandu on Wednesday calling for fair treatment for Dalits and their equal participation in state positions. Safal Prakash Shrestha/TKP

An elderly man worships a scooter on the occasion of Vishwakarma Puja at the Bhadrakali temple in Kathmandu on Tuesday. Deepak KC/TKP

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Kathmandu deputy mayor Sunita Dangol and Speaker Devraj Ghimire (right), among other government officials, attend the Indra Jatra celebration at Basantapur in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The seven-day festival began with the installation of the lingo at Hanumandhoka. The chariot processions of Ganesh, Bhairav, and Kumari were the main attractions along with Lakhey and Pulu Kisi shows. Safal Prakash Shrestha/ TKP

In this recent photo, youths play cricket at UN Park, Lalitpur. Deepak KC/TKP

A man dressed as Majipa Lakhey performs at Chikanmugal in Kathmandu on Sunday, marking the start of the weeklong Indra Jatra. The festival commenced with the raising of the ceremonial flag (Indradhwaj) on a tall pole at Basantapur. This lakhey is known as the protector of children. Safal Prakash Shrestha/ TKP

Devotees tie up an idol of the deity Indra at Nardevi, on the eve of Indra Jatra, following the ancient tradition that marks the festival’s beginning. The act symbolises the capture of Lord Indra, who, disguised as human, descended on Earth to steal parijat flowers for his mother. Safal Prakash Shrestha/ TKP