People carry an effigy of the demon Ghantakarna, while another effigy of the demon is burnt to symbolize...
People carry an effigy of the demon Ghantakarna, while another effigy of the demon is burnt to symbolize the destruction of evil, during the Ghantakarna festival in the ancient city of Bhaktapur, Nepal August 12, 2015. According to local folklore, the demon is believed to "steal" children and women from their homes and localities. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar