Nepalese devotees carry traditional torches during festivities on the last day of the Rato Machindranath chariot festival, also known as Bhoto Jatra, in Jwalakhel on the outskirts of Kathmandu. 

 

This World Square contains miniature of the world's most famous and UNESCO designated world London's Kew Gardens prepares to launch its annual Tropical Extravaganza Festival, which will run from Feb. 4 to Mar. 4. The show will contain 6500 tropical plants including over 2700 orchids.

Onam is the biggest festival in the Indian state of Kerala. Onam Festival falls during the Malayali month of Chingam (Aug - Sep) and marks the homecoming of legendary King Mahabali. Carnival of Onam lasts for ten days and brings out the best of Kerala culture and tradition. Intricately decorated Pookalam, ambrosial Onasadya, breathtaking Snake Boat Race and exotic Kaikottikali dance are some of the most remarkable features of Onam - the harvest festival in Kerala.