SHRAWAN SHOPPING

SHRAWAN SHOPPING

Mehendi artists apply Mehendi also called Heena over the palms of females on a roadside make-shift shops in capital Kathmandu ahead of the month of Shrawan. Womens on the month of Shrawan apply heena on their palms and fast every Monday praying for good health and prosperity of their beloved. Shrawan, fourth month as per Nepali calender is devouted to Lord Shiva, the savior as per Hindu Mythology.

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