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Nepal's "Red God" Rato Machindranath Idol Gets Painted With Arrival Of Chariot Procession
A Nepali devotee paints the idol of Rato Machindranath at Machindra Bahal in Lalipur, Nepal, on April 23, 2025. Regarded as the red god, the chariot procession of Rato Machindranath always starts by the end of April or early May. According to the lunar calendar, the longest chariot festival of Nepal begins on the 4th day of the bright fortnight of Bachhala, the seventh month in the lunar Nepal Sambat calendar, but this year it does not fall as per the set-out rule. One popular legend states that once Guru Gorakhnath comes to the city of Patan and is not acknowledged by the people living there. As the commoners do not offer him food and ignore him, Guru Gorakhnath captures all the serpents and holds them captive under his seat. Because the ''Naags'' or serpents responsible for precipitation are held captive by Guru Gorakhnath, Patan experiences a drought, which drives a famine in the city. Advisors of the then king of Patan, Narendra Dev, are asked to bring the teacher of Gorakhnath, Lord Machindranath, from Assam. Hearing about the teacher's presence in the town, Guru Gorakhnath stands up from his seat, letting the serpents loose, which brings rain to the city, ending the drought. Adoring Rato Machindranath for his feat, locals of Patan start a chariot procession in the city in 897 AD, which is held annually and taken around the city, reminding people about his deeds. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal's "Red God" Rato Machindranath Idol Gets Painted With Arrival Of Chariot Procession
A Nepali devotee paints the idol of Rato Machindranath at Machindra Bahal in Lalipur, Nepal, on April 23, 2025. Regarded as the red god, the chariot procession of Rato Machindranath always starts by the end of April or early May. According to the lunar calendar, the longest chariot festival of Nepal begins on the 4th day of the bright fortnight of Bachhala, the seventh month in the lunar Nepal Sambat calendar, but this year it does not fall as per the set-out rule. One popular legend states that once Guru Gorakhnath comes to the city of Patan and is not acknowledged by the people living there. As the commoners do not offer him food and ignore him, Guru Gorakhnath captures all the serpents and holds them captive under his seat. Because the ''Naags'' or serpents responsible for precipitation are held captive by Guru Gorakhnath, Patan experiences a drought, which drives a famine in the city. Advisors of the then king of Patan, Narendra Dev, are asked to bring the teacher of Gorakhnath, Lord Machindranath, from Assam. Hearing about the teacher's presence in the town, Guru Gorakhnath stands up from his seat, letting the serpents loose, which brings rain to the city, ending the drought. Adoring Rato Machindranath for his feat, locals of Patan start a chariot procession in the city in 897 AD, which is held annually and taken around the city, reminding people about his deeds. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal's "Red God" Rato Machindranath Idol Gets Painted With Arrival Of Chariot Procession
A Nepali devotee paints the idol of Rato Machindranath at Machindra Bahal in Lalipur, Nepal, on April 23, 2025. Regarded as the red god, the chariot procession of Rato Machindranath always starts by the end of April or early May. According to the lunar calendar, the longest chariot festival of Nepal begins on the 4th day of the bright fortnight of Bachhala, the seventh month in the lunar Nepal Sambat calendar, but this year it does not fall as per the set-out rule. One popular legend states that once Guru Gorakhnath comes to the city of Patan and is not acknowledged by the people living there. As the commoners do not offer him food and ignore him, Guru Gorakhnath captures all the serpents and holds them captive under his seat. Because the ''Naags'' or serpents responsible for precipitation are held captive by Guru Gorakhnath, Patan experiences a drought, which drives a famine in the city. Advisors of the then king of Patan, Narendra Dev, are asked to bring the teacher of Gorakhnath, Lord Machindranath, from Assam. Hearing about the teacher's presence in the town, Guru Gorakhnath stands up from his seat, letting the serpents loose, which brings rain to the city, ending the drought. Adoring Rato Machindranath for his feat, locals of Patan start a chariot procession in the city in 897 AD, which is held annually and taken around the city, reminding people about his deeds. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Priest Giving Final Touch Paint On Statue Of Idol Rato Machindranath In Nepal
A priest applies the final touch of paint to the statue of the idol Rato Machindranath, known as the 'God of Rain,' at Machindra Bahal in Laltipur, Nepal, on April 23, 2025. The Rato Machindranath Festival is the longest festival in Nepal. Rato Machindranath is also referred to as the 'God of Rain,' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machindranath in the hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice planting season. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Priest Giving Final Touch Paint On Statue Of Idol Rato Machindranath In Nepal
A priest applies the final touch of paint to the statue of the idol Rato Machindranath, known as the 'God of Rain,' at Machindra Bahal in Laltipur, Nepal, on April 23, 2025. The Rato Machindranath Festival is the longest festival in Nepal. Rato Machindranath is also referred to as the 'God of Rain,' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machindranath in the hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice planting season. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Priest Giving Final Touch Paint On Statue Of Idol Rato Machindranath In Nepal
A priest applies the final touch of paint to the statue of the idol Rato Machindranath, known as the 'God of Rain,' at Machindra Bahal in Laltipur, Nepal, on April 23, 2025. The Rato Machindranath Festival is the longest festival in Nepal. Rato Machindranath is also referred to as the 'God of Rain,' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machindranath in the hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice planting season. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Priest Giving Final Touch Paint On Statue Of Idol Rato Machindranath In Nepal
A priest applies the final touch of paint to the statue of the idol Rato Machindranath, known as the 'God of Rain,' at Machindra Bahal in Laltipur, Nepal, on April 23, 2025. The Rato Machindranath Festival is the longest festival in Nepal. Rato Machindranath is also referred to as the 'God of Rain,' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machindranath in the hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice planting season. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Priest Giving Final Touch Paint On Statue Of Idol Rato Machindranath In Nepal
A priest applies the final touch of paint to the statue of the idol Rato Machindranath, known as the 'God of Rain,' at Machindra Bahal in Laltipur, Nepal, on April 23, 2025. The Rato Machindranath Festival is the longest festival in Nepal. Rato Machindranath is also referred to as the 'God of Rain,' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machindranath in the hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice planting season. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Daily Life In Brampton, Canada
A Hindu priest blesses devotees during the Sree Ganesh Chaturthi Mahotsav festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on September 14, 2024. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother, Goddess Parvati. The festival features the largest clay (earthen) idol of Lord Ganesh in Canada. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Daily Life In Brampton, Canada
Hindu devotees offer prayers during the Sree Ganesh Chaturthi Mahotsav festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on September 14, 2024. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother, Goddess Parvati. The festival features the largest clay (earthen) idol of Lord Ganesh in Canada. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Daily Life In Brampton, Canada
A woman looks at fancy silver-plated Jhumki-style earrings displayed at a stall selling costume jewelry and temple jewelry during the Sree Ganesh Chaturthi Mahotsav festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on September 14, 2024. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother, Goddess Parvati. The festival features the largest clay (earthen) idol of Lord Ganesh in Canada. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A Kerala-style saree, along with gold jewelry and a peacock feather, is placed at a traditional Vishu kani setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees, indicating the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi, and marks the day from which farmers begin ploughing the land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A woman places flowers at a traditional Vishu kani setting in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi, marking the day from which farmers begin ploughing the land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A traditional Vishu kani (Vishukani) setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna is seen in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A woman places flowers at a traditional Vishu kani setting in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi, marking the day from which farmers begin ploughing the land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A woman places brown rice at a traditional Vishu kani setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A small idol of Lord Krishna is seen at a traditional Vishu kani setting in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A traditional Vishu kani (Vishukani) setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna is seen in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A Kerala-style saree, along with gold jewelry and a peacock feather, is placed at a traditional Vishu kani setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees, indicating the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi, and marks the day from which farmers begin ploughing the land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A woman places flowers at a traditional Vishu kani setting in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi, marking the day from which farmers begin ploughing the land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A traditional Vishu kani (Vishukani) setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna is seen in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A woman takes a photo of a traditional Vishu kani (Vishukani) setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A traditional Vishu kani (Vishukani) setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna is seen in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A woman places flowers at a traditional Vishu kani setting in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi, marking the day from which farmers begin ploughing the land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A small idol of Lord Krishna is seen at a traditional Vishu kani setting in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A woman receives Vishu Kaineetam during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A woman receives Vishu Kaineetam during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A traditional Vishu kani (Vishukani) setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna is seen in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A traditional Vishu kani (Vishukani) setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna is seen in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A woman places flowers at a traditional Vishu kani setting in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi, marking the day from which farmers begin ploughing the land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Festival In Brampton
A Kerala-style saree, along with gold jewelry and a peacock feather, is placed at a traditional Vishu kani setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna in a home during the Vishu Festival in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 13, 2025. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees, indicating the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi, and marks the day from which farmers begin ploughing the land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./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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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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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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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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Vishu Is Celebrated In Kerala
A traditional Vishu kani (Vishukani) setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna is seen in a home during the Vishu Festival in Pattom, Marappalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, on April 14, 2024. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Is Celebrated In Kerala
A traditional Vishu kani (Vishukani) setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna is seen in a home during the Vishu Festival in Pattom, Marappalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, on April 14, 2024. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Vishu Is Celebrated In Kerala
A traditional Vishu kani (Vishukani) setting with a small idol of Lord Krishna is seen in a home during the Vishu Festival in Pattom, Marappalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, on April 14, 2024. Vishu is a major annual event for Malayalee people in and outside Kerala. Vishu is the harvest festival and the astrological New Year of the Malayalees and indicates the movement of the sun to Aries or the Mesha Rashi and marks the day from which the farmers begin the ploughing of land and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Bisket Jatra In Nepal
Nepali Hindu devotees carry the idol of Lord Bhairab towards the chariot in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 9, 2025. One of the popular religious festivals of the Kathmandu Valley, the festival starts with the ascension of Lord Bhairab onto a chariot built in front of the Nayatapola temple, the tallest temple in Nepal. The three-storey chariot, made of wood in the pagoda style, is pushed and pulled around the settlements with the statues of Bhairavnath and Betal as part of this festival. Two groups of locals struggle to pull the chariot to either side amid a show of strength, a tradition followed for ages. This festival of cultural and historical importance is celebrated for nine days and eight nights. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Goddess Kali miniature art made on matchsticks
October 29, 2024 - Agartala, Tripura, India: Bijoy Debnath, a 22 year old artist giving finishing touches to his artwork. He created a miniature statuette of Hindu Goddess Kali with 180 matchsticks. Kali Puja will be observed on Kartik Amavasya, which falls on the night of Diwali, October 31,2024. Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja or Mahanisha Puja, is a festival originating from the Indian subcontinent, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Ashwayuja (according to the amanta tradition) or Kartika (according to the purnimanta tradition). Kali is a major goddess in Hinduism, primarily associated with time, death and destruction. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Goddess Kali miniature art made on matchsticks
October 29, 2024 - Agartala, Tripura, India: Bijoy Debnath, a 22 year old artist giving finishing touches to his artwork. He created a miniature statuette of Hindu Goddess Kali with 180 matchsticks. Kali Puja will be observed on Kartik Amavasya, which falls on the night of Diwali, October 31,2024. Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja or Mahanisha Puja, is a festival originating from the Indian subcontinent, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Ashwayuja (according to the amanta tradition) or Kartika (according to the purnimanta tradition). Kali is a major goddess in Hinduism, primarily associated with time, death and destruction. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Goddess Kali miniature art made on matchsticks
October 29, 2024 - Agartala, Tripura, India: Bijoy Debnath, a 22 year old artist giving finishing touches to his artwork. He created a miniature statuette of Hindu Goddess Kali with 180 matchsticks. Kali Puja will be observed on Kartik Amavasya, which falls on the night of Diwali, October 31,2024. Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja or Mahanisha Puja, is a festival originating from the Indian subcontinent, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Ashwayuja (according to the amanta tradition) or Kartika (according to the purnimanta tradition). Kali is a major goddess in Hinduism, primarily associated with time, death and destruction. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Goddess Kali miniature art made on matchsticks
October 29, 2024 - Agartala, Tripura, India: Bijoy Debnath, a 22 year old artist giving finishing touches to his artwork. He created a miniature statuette of Hindu Goddess Kali with 180 matchsticks. Kali Puja will be observed on Kartik Amavasya, which falls on the night of Diwali, October 31,2024. Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja or Mahanisha Puja, is a festival originating from the Indian subcontinent, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Ashwayuja (according to the amanta tradition) or Kartika (according to the purnimanta tradition). Kali is a major goddess in Hinduism, primarily associated with time, death and destruction. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Goddess Kali miniature art made on matchsticks
October 29, 2024 - Agartala, Tripura, India: Bijoy Debnath, a 22 year old artist giving finishing touches to his artwork. He created a miniature statuette of Hindu Goddess Kali with 180 matchsticks. Kali Puja will be observed on Kartik Amavasya, which falls on the night of Diwali, October 31,2024. Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja or Mahanisha Puja, is a festival originating from the Indian subcontinent, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Ashwayuja (according to the amanta tradition) or Kartika (according to the purnimanta tradition). Kali is a major goddess in Hinduism, primarily associated with time, death and destruction. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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