In Pictures: Kumari Puja performed at Basantapur Durbar Square

KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Kumari Puja was held on the occasion of Indra Jatra, one of the biggest religious street festivals in Kathmandu, at Basantapur Durbar Square on Thursday.

By Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Kumari Puja was held on the occasion of Indra Jatra, one of the biggest religious street festivals in Kathmandu, at Basantapur Durbar Square on Thursday.

A total of 504 Kumari goddesses were worshiped by devotees.

Here are some pictures taken by Republica Photojournalist Prasan Gurung:

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