Nepalese Hindu Community celebrates Shree Panchami Festival

Devotees gather to offer prayers to Goddess of Knowledge Saraswati in celebration of Shree Panchami or Basanta Panchami Festival at Swoyambhu in Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb. 10, 2019. Nepalese Hindu Community celebrates this day as the day of worshipping the Goddess of Knowledge Saraswati. Students show their humble respect to Goddess Saraswati for knowledge and learning. This day also signifies the beginning of spring season. (Xinhua/Sunil Sharma)