Photo taken on July 27, 2017 shows sacred threads for selling on the eve of Janai Purnima Festival at a market in Kathmandu, Nepal. Janai Purnima, also known as the festival of threads, is one of the most religiously significant celebrations of Nepal. During the festival, people have the sacred thread "Doro" tied around the wrist. The yellow thread is purified by the chanting of Mantras by Brahmins as a symbol of protection from fear and disease. (Xinhua/Sunil Sharma)
