Nepal's decision to scale down festivals and centuries-old rituals due to coronavirus fears has invited a concerned response from religious leaders.
Some are worried that divine anger could lead the country into catastrophe.
As of 30 September, there have been nearly 78,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 500 deaths due to coronavirus in Nepal.
Infections are on the rise in Kathmandu and there are fears that the disease could spread further as people travel home during the festivals.