'Bol bom' pilgrimage is in full swing in Kathmandu. People wearing saffron-colored clothing make their way to the banks of the Bagmati river to take a holy bath at Sundarijal during the early hours on Monday.
Photographs by Gopen Rai
Hindu devotees gather around the banks of Bagmati River at Sundarijal.
Hindu devotees carry a Trishul towards the banks of Bagmati River.
Devotees take a holy bath while participating in the "Bol Bom" pilgrimage in Sundarijal.
A devotee shouts a slogan as he takes a dip into the Bagmati River while participating in the 'Bol Bom' pilgrimage in Sundarijal.
A girl carrying a jar dips into the Bagmati river at Sundarijal.
A devotee offers prayers while participating in the 'Bol Bom' pilgrimage in Sundarijal.
A devotee takes a dip into the Bagmati River while participating in the "Bol Bom" pilgrimage in Sundarijal.
A Hindu devotee makes his way to take a holy bath along the banks of Bagmati River while participating in the "Bol Bom" pilgrimage in Sundarijal.