Shree Swasthani Brata Katha begins (Photo Feature)

Shree Swasthani Brata Katha begins (Photo Feature)
By Prasan Gurung
Published: January 06, 2023 10:20 AM

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Shree Swasthani Brata Katha, a popular ritual observed by the Hindus since Poush Shukla Purnima (full moon day), has begun from today. The festival ends a month after in Magh Shukla Purnima.

Nepalis, especially the Hindu women, observe the month-long festival worshiping four-handed deity Swasthani with Chakra, Trishul, Sword and Lotus in each hand at the centre while Astha Matrika or eight deities of power  Mahakali, Vaishnavi, Brahmi Maheshwari, Kaumeshwari, Barahi, Indrayani, and Chamunda painted around her and reciting Swasthani Brata Katha (story) everyday.

The rituals associated with the Swasthani Katha takes place on the bank of rivers in various Hindu shrines across the country.

In Kathmandu, the festival takes place at Shalinadi, a river associated with the Swasthani Brata Katha, situated in Sankhu. Devotees visit Salinadi bank near Sankhu, worship goddess Shree Swasthani, Navaraj Brahman, Goma Brahmani, Chandrawati by visiting different shrines.

Here are some photos taken by Republica’s photojournalist Prasan Gurung in Sankhu on Friday.

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