VERTICAL CHALLENGE: Nepali congress supporters sneaked up to the parapet of Dharara during the seven-party street demonstration on Friday to unfurl their party flag and shout pro-democracy slogans.

WIND INSTRUMENTS: The traditional Guruju Paltan flute band welcomes the Rato Machendranath chariot as it is pulled towards Jawalakhel on Monday.

SMILE: 108 Japanese tourists on a peace tour of Nepal take pictures of the Buddha figure at Swayambhu on Wednesday.

MUSIC IN THEIR SOUL: Abhaya Subba and Nirakar Yakthumba performing at Moksh to celebrate World Music Day on Tuesday.

BEAUTY AND BRAINS: Past Miss Nepals and Runners Up pose at a press conference on Wednesday to announce the Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal 2005 Contest scheduled for 10 September.