The Week in Pictures

Published On: February 3, 2018 06:40 PM NPT


Jan 28: A person offers money to the mahout after receiving blessing from the elephant at Central zoo, Jawalakhel. Elephants are regarded as Lord Ganesh and a symbol of prowess in war in Hinduism. Photo: Pratik Rayamajhi/myrepublica.com

Jan 29: Nursing students hold placards during the National Nursing Day at Maitighar Mandala. 

Photo: Dinesh Gole/myrepublica.com

Jan 30: Laxman Singh Khadka, an ardent supporter of King Prithvi Narayan Shah pays homage to martyrs during the Martyrs Day at Sahid Gate, Kathmandu. Photo-Dipendra Rokka/myrepublica.com

Jan 31: Super Blue Blood Moon seen from Swyambhu Ringroad. The Blood Moon was seen after 192 years. A 'Supermoon' commonly is described as a full moon at its closest distance to the earth with the moon appearing larger and brighter than usual. The Super Blue Blood Moon combines three lunar events: a supermoon, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse. Photo: Bijaya Rai/ myrepublica.com  

Feb 1: Labors paint the roof and wall of Pashupati Temple premises for the upcoming Shivaratri Festival on February 13. Photo: Dipesh Shrestha/ myrepublica.com 

Feb 2: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba during the meeting with Indian External Affairs minister Susma Swaraj at the Prime Minister’s Office, Baluwatar. Swaraj came to Nepal on a two day visit where she met with political leaders and congratulated the government for successful completion of elections, and the Left Alliance for its victory. Photo: Dipesh Shrestha/ myrepublica.com 

Feb 3:  Workers restoring temples of Bhaktapur Durbar square. Three years after the devastating 7.8 Richter earthquake of 2015, reconstruction is still at snail’s pace. Photo: Dinesh Gole/ myrepublica.com

 


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