"Nava Varsha" was captured during Nepal’s Republic Day Celebration in 2024. This image reflects the joyous chaos of the moment—bodies in motion, garments ablaze with orange, red, and gold. The air was thick with saffron-hued dust, flung skyward in bursts of laughter and tradition. This orange powder—deeply symbolic in Nepali and Hindu culture—speaks of energy, unity, and rebirth. Through the slow shutter speed of my camera, I sought to transform each swirl of color into a brushstroke, turning a fleeting celebration into a living abstract.