A woman is seen at a bead shop one day ahead of the Hindu holy month of Shrawan in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)
KATHMANDU, July 17 (Xinhua) -- People prepare to mark the holy month of Shrawan in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The Shrawan month is considered auspicious by Hindus for offering prayers to Lord Shiva, the god of destruction and creation, for happiness and prosperity.
Women are seen at a bead shop one day ahead of the Hindu holy month of Shrawan in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)
A man is making a colorful bangle at a bead shop one day ahead of the Hindu holy month of Shrawan in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)
A woman is seen at a bead shop one day ahead of the Hindu holy month of Shrawan in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)
A woman is being decorated with Henna tattoo on her hand one day ahead of the Hindu holy month of Shrawan in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)■