KATHMANDU: The Shree Swasthani Bratakatha, a revered month-long ritual of fasting and reciting the Swasthani scripture, begins today. Celebrated by Hindus since Poush Shuklapurnima, the festival spans from one full moon to the next. Traditionally, Nepali Hindus, particularly women, observe the festival by worshiping Goddess Swasthani, fasting, and reading the holy Swasthani scripture, which recounts […]