A Nepalese Hindu woman gives offerings in honour of Lord Shiva, the god of destruction, at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on July 26, 2010. Photo courtesy: AFP.
Nepalese Hindu women carry holy water as they wait to offer prayers at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on July 26, 2010. Photo courtesy: AFP.
A Nepalese Hindu woman gives offerings in honour of Lord Shiva, the god of destruction, at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on July 26, 2010. Photo courtesy: AFP.
Nepalese Hindu women gesture over pots of holy water as they offer prayers at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on July 26, 2010. Photo courtesy: AFP.
Nepalese Hindus give offerings to a lingam in honour of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on July 26, 2010. Photo courtesy: AFP.
A Nepalese Hindu woman makes miniature clay lingams in honour of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on July 26, 2010. Photo courtesy: AFP.
According to the Nepali calendar, Shravan is considered the holiest month of the year with each Monday of the month known as Shravan Somvar when worshippers offer prayers for a happy and prosperous life. Photo courtesy: AFP.