Hindu devotees observe Vasantha Pancham in Kathmandu
epaselect epa12674067 A Saraswati temple is reflected in the eye of a girl during the Sri Panchami festival, during which people worship Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of education, knowledge, and wisdom, in Kathmandu, Nepal, 23 January 2026. Nepalese children and students visit various Saraswati temples for their first writing and reading lessons, with the belief that the goddess of education will help them excel in their studies. EPA/NARENDRA SHRESTHA
