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Rato Machhindranath Chariot Procession In Nepal
Nepali Hindu and Buddhist devotees pull the chariot of Rato Machhindranath through the inner ways of the ancient city of Lalitpur in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 1, 2025, on the first day of the chariot roll-out procession. The Rato Machhindranath chariot festival is one of the greatest religious events in the city and the longest chariot festival celebrated in the country. The longest chariot festival of Nepal commences for weeks depending on astrology. According to folklore, Rato Machhindranath is the god of rain and harvest. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Rato Machhindranath Chariot Procession In Nepal
Nepali Hindu and Buddhist devotees pull the chariot of Rato Machhindranath through the inner ways of the ancient city of Lalitpur in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 1, 2025, on the first day of the chariot roll-out procession. The Rato Machhindranath chariot festival is one of the greatest religious events in the city and the longest chariot festival celebrated in the country. The longest chariot festival of Nepal commences for weeks depending on astrology. According to folklore, Rato Machhindranath is the god of rain and harvest. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Rato Machhindranath Chariot Procession In Nepal
Nepali Hindu and Buddhist devotees pull the chariot of Rato Machhindranath through the inner ways of the ancient city of Lalitpur in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 1, 2025, on the first day of the chariot roll-out procession. The Rato Machhindranath chariot festival is one of the greatest religious events in the city and the longest chariot festival celebrated in the country. The longest chariot festival of Nepal commences for weeks depending on astrology. According to folklore, Rato Machhindranath is the god of rain and harvest. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Rato Machhindranath Chariot Procession In Nepal
Nepali Hindu and Buddhist devotees pull the chariot of Rato Machhindranath through the inner ways of the ancient city of Lalitpur in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 1, 2025, on the first day of the chariot roll-out procession. The Rato Machhindranath chariot festival is one of the greatest religious events in the city and the longest chariot festival celebrated in the country. The longest chariot festival of Nepal commences for weeks depending on astrology. According to folklore, Rato Machhindranath is the god of rain and harvest. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals of 'Shradda,' paying religious homage to departed souls on the slope along the Mata Tirtha Temple located in a hill station on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, while observing Mata Tirtha Aunsi or Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds loses his mother and becomes so depressed that he goes to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he sees his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
Nepali Hindu devotees circumnutate the Mata Tirtha Temple located in a hill station on the outskirts of Kathmandu while observing Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or Nepali Mother's Day, on April 27, 2025. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds loses his mother and is so depressed that he goes to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he sees his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
Nepali Hindu devotees circumnutate the Mata Tirtha Temple located in a hill station on the outskirts of Kathmandu while observing Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or Nepali Mother's Day, on April 27, 2025. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds loses his mother and is so depressed that he goes to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he sees his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
A Nepali Hindu devotee performs rituals at Mata Tirtha pond on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, during Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or the Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds lost his mother and was so depressed that he went to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he saw his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
A Nepali Hindu devotee makes offerings to the deceased souls in the sacred Mata Tirtha pond located in a hill station on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, while observing Mata Tirtha Aunsi or Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb up the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds loses his mother and is so depressed that he goes to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he sees his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
A Nepali Hindu devotee performs rituals at Mata Tirtha pond on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, during Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or the Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds lost his mother and was so depressed that he went to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he saw his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
A Nepali Hindu devotee performs rituals at Mata Tirtha pond on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, during Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or the Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds lost his mother and was so depressed that he went to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he saw his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
A Nepali Hindu devotee offers butter lamps to the deceased souls at Mata Tirtha pond on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, during Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or the Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds loses his mother and becomes so depressed that he goes to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he sees his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
A Nepali Hindu devotee performs rituals at Mata Tirtha pond on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, during Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or the Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds lost his mother and was so depressed that he went to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he saw his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
A Nepali Hindu devotee performs rituals at Mata Tirtha pond on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, during Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or the Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds lost his mother and was so depressed that he went to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he saw his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
A Nepali Hindu devotee prays to the deceased souls in the sacred Mata Tirtha pond located in a hill station on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, while observing Mata Tirtha Aunsi or Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb up the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds loses his mother and is so depressed that he goes to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he sees his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
Nepali Hindu devotees circumnutate the Mata Tirtha Temple located in a hill station on the outskirts of Kathmandu while observing Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or Nepali Mother's Day, on April 27, 2025. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds loses his mother and is so depressed that he goes to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he sees his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
A Nepali Hindu devotee performs rituals at Mata Tirtha pond on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, during Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or the Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds lost his mother and was so depressed that he went to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he saw his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
Nepali Hindu devotees offer butter lamps to the departed souls at the Mata Tirtha Temple located in a hill station on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, while observing Mata Tirtha Aunsi or Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb up the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds loses his mother and is so depressed that he goes to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he sees his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
A Nepali Hindu devotee performs rituals at Mata Tirtha pond on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, during Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or the Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds lost his mother and was so depressed that he went to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he saw his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
Nepali Hindu devotees circumnutate the Mata Tirtha Temple located in a hill station on the outskirts of Kathmandu while observing Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or Nepali Mother's Day, on April 27, 2025. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds loses his mother and is so depressed that he goes to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he sees his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
A Nepali Hindu devotee smokes while watching others perform rituals at Mata Tirtha pond on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, during Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or the Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds loses his mother and becomes so depressed that he goes to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he sees his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals of 'Shradda,' paying religious homage to departed souls on the slope along the Mata Tirtha Temple located in a hill station on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, while observing Mata Tirtha Aunsi or Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds loses his mother and becomes so depressed that he goes to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he sees his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Observs "Matatirtha Aunsi"- Nepali Mother's Day
A Nepali Hindu devotee performs rituals at Mata Tirtha pond on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, during Mata Tirtha Aunsi, or the Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds lost his mother and was so depressed that he went to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he saw his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Gahana Khojne Jatra: A Festival In Nepal Where Goddess Tour Round Pond In Search Of Missing Jewel
Nepali Hindu devotees circumnavigate the chariot of the Hindu goddess Tudaldevi Baisnavi around the Gahana Pokhari as part of the ''Gahana Khojne Jatra'' procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 13, 2025. (Photo by Subash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Gahana Khojne Jatra: A Festival In Nepal Where Goddess Tour Round Pond In Search Of Missing Jewel
Nepali Hindu devotees circumnavigate the chariot of the Hindu goddess Tudaldevi Baisnavi around the Gahana Pokhari as part of the ''Gahana Khojne Jatra'' procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 13, 2025. (Photo by Subash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Gahana Khojne Jatra: A Festival In Nepal Where Goddess Tour Round Pond In Search Of Missing Jewel
Nepali Hindu devotees circumnavigate the chariot of the Hindu goddess Tudaldevi Baisnavi around the Gahana Pokhari as part of the ''Gahana Khojne Jatra'' procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 13, 2025. (Photo by Subash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony
Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. The ceremony takes place on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)