Sithi Nakha

Sithi Nakha (May-June): The festival marks the day allocated for cleaning wells . Cleaning wells was made part of the religious calendar because at one time they were one of the main sources of drinking water for the populace. The palanquin of Goddess Bhagavati is taken around Taumadhi Square on this day.

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