Nepalese celebrate Biska festival to mark New Year
epa10571864 People carry a ceremonial palanquin and torches during the 'Biska Jatra' festival in Thimi, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, 14 April 2023. Thousands of people gathered early morning to attend 'Biska Jatra', which is celebrated in hope of protection from all natural calamities and support for a good harvest for the coming year, which marks 2080 in the Nepali calendar, especially by the ethnic Newar communities in Bhaktapur. EPA/NARENDRA SHRESTHA
