Ghantakarna Festival is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley and Newar settlements. Members of the community play together to observe the festival to chase away evil spirits and usher in good fortune.

People observe the Ghantakarna Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on July 26, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

People pull the dummy of Demon Ghantakarna in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on July 26, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

People observe the Ghantakarna Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on July 26, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

People observe the Ghantakarna Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on July 26, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)