Thousands of devotees from various parts of Kathmandu and neighboring districts thronged Balaju Park this morning to take part in the traditional ritual shower at Baisdhara.
The festival, also known as Balaju Baisdhara (Phuti Pun) Mela, is celebrated on the Baisakh Shukla Purnima every year.
It is believed that taking a holy bath at Baisdhara (22 stone spouts) would heal various diseases.
Organizers expect that 230, 000 people would participate in the annual festival.
