Narsingh Festival celebrated in Nepal

A boy gets his face painted with deity Narsingh during Narsingh Festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, Aug. 20, 2019. Narsingh Festival is one of the unique festivals celebrated in Lalitpur started by the Malla King of Patan, Siddhi Narsingh Malla, in 1631. The festival is celebrated annually in belief that it will bring peace to the soul of those who passed away, good health and prosperity. (Photo by Sunil Sharma/Xinhua)