At night, an outdoor Hindu Aarti ceremony unfolds on the paved bank of Fewa Lake in Pokhara, Nepal. Three male performers, dressed in traditional maroon and gold attire with cream dhotis, stand barefoot on tiered platforms covered in red fabric and carpet. The two visible individuals hold aloft large, multi-tiered metal lamps (deepaks) with numerous flames, emitting smoke. On the lowest platform, an arrangement of puja items, including a small lamp and marigold flowers, rests on a red-draped table. Behind the performers, a crowd of approximately 50-70 spectators is gathered, some standing and others seated on makeshift benches. To the left, the dark expanse of Fewa Lake is visible, with city lights twinkling on the distant shore. A wooden boat is partially visible on the far left edge of the scene. A large illuminated archway with red Nepali text and yellow strip lights spans above the performers, welcoming visitors. In the background on the right, a multi-story structure displays several signs, including a prominent white sign stating "Welcome to Fewa Lake" and another identifying "Fewa Taal Cable Car," alongside corporate logos such as "Nepal SBI Bank" and "Pokhara Tourism." Bright artificial lights illuminate the entire scene.

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Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 01:13 PM

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