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A young man carries the red flag of one of many Nepali political parties during a Banda in the capital of Kathmandu. During a Banda, the country comes to a stop. Shops closed, transport completely stopped and many protesters on the streets fighting with police and attacking any vehicles that defy the banda.

A young man carries the red flag of one of many Nepali political parties during a Banda in the capital of Kathmandu. During a Banda, the country comes to a stop. Shops closed, transport completely stopped and many protesters on the streets fighting with police and attacking any vehicles that defy the banda.

Lani Pukhu or Rani Pokhari (Queen's lake) is a pond located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It was built by king Pratap Malla of Kantipur or Yen in memory of his beloved wife in 1727 B.S. At the centre of the pond, there is a temple known as Matrikeshwor Mahadev.

Lani Pukhu or Rani Pokhari (Queen's lake) is a pond located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It was built by king Pratap Malla of Kantipur or Yen in memory of his beloved wife in 1727 B.S. At the centre of the pond, there is a temple known as Matrikeshwor Mahadev.

Lani Pukhu or Rani Pokhari (Queen's lake) is a pond located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It was built by king Pratap Malla of Kantipur or Yen in memory of his beloved wife in 1727 B.S. At the centre of the pond, there is a temple known as Matrikeshwor Mahadev.