Pancha Dan festival

Devotees offer prayers to a person concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha parading around the ancient city to receive prayers offered by devotees during Pancha Dan festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal on Saturday, August 19, 2017. The major highlights of the festival are giving away five elements also known as five summer gifts including wheat grains, rice grains, salt, money and fruit for prayers, wishing good health and prosperity. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displacing gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the city. Photo: Skanda Gautam

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