Nepalese celebrate vermillion powder festival

Devotees carry a chariot of Lord Ganesh, who locals refer to as elephant head god, while celebrating "Sindoor Jatra" vermillion powder festival at Thimi, near Kathmandu April 15, 2013. As many as 30 chariots of various gods and goddesses were carried around the town during the festival. The festival is celebrated to mark the Nepalese New Year and the beginning of spring season in Nepal. [Photo/Agencies]