Festival of Rudrayani celebrated in Khokana village, Nepal

Performers get ready to perform a mask dance during the celebration of the festival of Rudrayani, widely known as Sikali Jatra, in Khokana village of Lalitpur, Nepal, Oct. 8, 2024. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

A masked dancer performs during the festival of Rudrayani, widely known as Sikali Jatra, in Khokana village of Lalitpur, Nepal, Oct. 8, 2024. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)