Hindu people observe fast and offer prayers in Bhaktapur, Nepal

Devotees keep themselves warm by standing in front of fire while preparing for holy bath and fasting in the river bank in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Jan. 21, 2019. Hindu people observe fast and pray to Goddess Swasthani and God Madhav Narayan during the month-long festival. (Xinhua/Sulav Shrestha)