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IN PICS: Saraswati Puja celebration amid COVID-19 Pandemic

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Devotees flock to Saraswati temple on Saraswati Puja, also known as Basanta Panchami.
By Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Devotees flock to Saraswati temple on Saraswati Puja, also known as Basanta Panchami.



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Students and parents of children visit nearby Saraswati temple to worship Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. The celebration of Saraswati Puja this year is largely limited due to COVID-19 pandemic as most schools in Kathmandu Valley chose not to organize any formal events to celebrate the day.


Here are some of the pictures taken by Republica's photo journalist: 

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