Nepalese Hindu priests perform a ritual prayer to mark Ghatasthapana, the first day of Dashain festival, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 29, 2019. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

A priest sows Jamara seeds to mark Ghatasthapana, the first day of Dashain festival, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 29, 2019. (Photo by Sunil Sharma/Xinhua)

Nepalese Army personnel play music to mark Ghatasthapana, the first day of Dashain festival, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 29, 2019. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

A member of Nepalese Army plays music to mark Ghatasthapana, the first day of Dashain festival, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 29, 2019. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)