A devotee performs on August 11, 2025 the Nagadesh Bhaila Pyakhan, a tantric dance revived after a 12-year gap since it was last staged, in Nagadesh, Thimi. The ritual performance, rooted in Newar tradition, will be held over four consecutive days, featuring symbolic movements, traditional music, and elaborate costumes to honor the deities and preserve centuries-old cultural heritage. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/ZUMA Press Wire/Rex Features/Shutterstock)
