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Updated: Aug 23, 2021, 12:30 PM IST

Shamans throng Shiva temples as Nepal observes Janai Purnima the festival of threads

In the middle of woods covered with mist and fog lies a pond dedicated to Lord Shiva which leads to Gosaikunda, one of the holiest sites for Hindus high in the Himalayas. Shamans beating their drums "Dhyangro" walk up and down up to the temple on the auspicious occasion of Janai Purnima, also known as the festival of threads. Donning traditional religious attire, Shamans worship Lord Shiva, considered as the chief of Shamanism.

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In the middle of woods covered with mist and fog lies a pond dedicated to Lord Shiva which leads to Gosaikunda, one of the holiest sites for Hindus high in the Himalayas. Shamans beating their drums "Dhyangro" walk up and down up to the temple on the auspicious occasion of Janai Purnima, also known as the festival of threads. Donning traditional religious attire, Shamans worship Lord Shiva, considered as the chief of Shamanism.

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