the victim asked them to put burning oil stained cotton wicks from an earthen lamp on her forehead, both hands, both feet and stomach.” “The family members started following Divya’s instructions, ...

With Tihar, the second biggest festival of Nepali Hindus, just a week away, potters in Bhaktapur are busy making palas (clay oil lamps). Clay oil lamps are in great demand during Tihar, which is also ...