Shrestha said that while she was happy about the fame, she was worried that her photo may be misused, and was facing undue pressure due to the excessive publicity.
The viral photos are of Shrestha carrying a load of vegetables on her back while crossing a bridge over the Trishuli River.
Nepali tourism entrepreneur Rup Chandra Maharjan had taken the photos and uploaded them on Facebook. Shrestha said she did not know that she was being photographed at the moment, or who AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA