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  • April 28, 2018 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - Nepalese male devotees blocked by female nepalese police personnel during Nepalese Female devotees arranging to pull the chariot of the Rato Machindranath from Lagankhel to Thati tole on Saturday, April 28, 2018. As per time honored tradition, the chariot is pulled exclusively by women. This part of the chariot procession is known as Yakah Misaya Bhujya. Rato Machindranath is also said as the 'god of rain' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship the Machindranath in hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • April 15, 2018 - Thimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal - Nepalese devotee applying vermillion powder towards his friends during the celebration of ''Sindoor Jatra'' vermillion powder festival as Nepalese New Year day celebration at Thimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • April 14, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - Thousands of Nepalese devotees gather to observe the pull down 'Linga' a wodden pole during the celebration of Bisket Jatra Festival at Bhaktapur, Nepal on Friday, April 14, 2017. The Bisket Jatra festival is a week long festival celebrated at Bhaktapur during Nepalese New year celebration. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • June 26, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - A Nepalese Muslims kid dance in a traditional attire during celebration of Eid al-Fitr at Kashmiri Takiya Jame mosque at Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, June 26, 2017 by attending special prayers in mosques, exchanging greetings with each other, wearing new clothes and eating a variety of dishes. Eid is celebrated as the conclusion of Ramadan's month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting. Nepalese goverment announced a public holiday for EID Celebration. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • September 2, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - A hand of Nepalese seen on balcony hole during celebration of Bakra Eid or Eid al-Adha or Id-ul-Azha on Saturday, September 02, 2017 in Kashmiri Jame Mosque, Kathmandu, Nepal. Bakra Eid, also known Eid al-Adha or Id-ul-Azha in Arabic, is a 'Feast of Sacrifice' and celebrated as the time to give and to sacrifice. Nepalese goverment announced a public holiday on the occasion of Bakra Eid or Eid al-Adha or Id-ul-Azha, one of the two major festivals for Muslims worldwide. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • May 4, 2019 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - Nepalese Devotees linning to perform rituals at Matatritha temple in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, May 04, 2019. Mother's day or Matatritha Aunshi is celebrated on Baishak Krishna Ausi according to Lunar calendar. On this auspicious day, people pay homage to their mothers giving her gifts and foods including sweets and fruits. Those who have already lost his/her mother visit Matatritha Temple. People take holy dip on the sacred pond at Mata Tirtha. They also perform different  rituals and praying during this day. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • September 17, 2016 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese girl climbs on top of others to drink local homemade alcohol from the mouth of idol Swet Bhairab on the fifth-day of the eight-day long Indrajatra festival, celebrated to honor Deity Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Indrajatra is the biggest religious street festival held annually in Nepal. Singing, mask dance, rejoicing chariot processions and devotees offering prayers along with other rituals hold the eight-day festival celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • September 17, 2016 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese women drink local homemade alcohol from the mouth of idol Swet Bhairab on the fifth-day of the eight-day long Indrajatra festival, celebrated to honor Deity Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Indrajatra is the biggest religious street festival held annually in Nepal. Singing, mask dance, rejoicing chariot processions and devotees offering prayers along with other rituals hold the eight-day festival celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • April 14, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese offer incense at the temple on Nepali New year Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 14, 2018. (Credit Image: © Sunil Pradhan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • September 17, 2016 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Devotees hold a Nepalese woman as she reaches on top to drink local homemade alcohol from the mouth of idol Swet Bhairab on the fifth-day of the eight-day long Indrajatra festival, celebrated to honor Deity Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Indrajatra is the biggest religious street festival held annually in Nepal. Singing, mask dance, rejoicing chariot processions and devotees offering prayers along with other rituals hold the eight-day festival celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • September 17, 2016 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese woman climbs on top of others to drink local homemade alcohol from the mouth of idol Swet Bhairab on the fifth-day of the eight-day long Indrajatra festival, celebrated to honor Deity Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Indrajatra is the biggest religious street festival held annually in Nepal. Singing, mask dance, rejoicing chariot processions and devotees offering prayers along with other rituals hold the eight-day festival celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • September 17, 2016 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Young Nepalese women drink local homemade alcohol from the mouth of idol Swet Bhairab on the fifth-day of the eight-day long Indrajatra festival, celebrated to honor Deity Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Indrajatra is the biggest religious street festival held annually in Nepal. Singing, mask dance, rejoicing chariot processions and devotees offering prayers along with other rituals hold the eight-day festival celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • September 17, 2016 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese girl climbs on top of others to drink local homemade alcohol from the mouth of idol Swet Bhairab on the fifth-day of the eight-day long Indrajatra festival, celebrated to honor Deity Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Indrajatra is the biggest religious street festival held annually in Nepal. Singing, mask dance, rejoicing chariot processions and devotees offering prayers along with other rituals hold the eight-day festival celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
    20160917_zap_g200_004.jpg
  • September 17, 2016 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Devotees hold a Nepalese woman as she reaches on top to drink local homemade alcohol from the mouth of idol Swet Bhairab on the fifth-day of the eight-day long Indrajatra festival, celebrated to honor Deity Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Indrajatra is the biggest religious street festival held annually in Nepal. Singing, mask dance, rejoicing chariot processions and devotees offering prayers along with other rituals hold the eight-day festival celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • June 15, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - A Nepalese Muslim arrives to offer Evening Ritual Prayer of Ramadan at Kashmiri Takiya Jame mosque at Kathmandu, Nepal on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk all over the world. While fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims avoid from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • May 29, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese Army personnel march during the 10th Republic Day parade at Tudikhel, Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, May 29, 2017. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • October 9, 2018 - Lalitpur, NP, Nepal - 27yrs old Nepalese artist, ARUN PANDIT paints on clay idol of the Hindu God Ganesh, which is being transported to worship in different parts of Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday, October 09, 2018 at Lalitpur, Nepal. Dashain is the most auspicious and biggest celebrated festival in Nepal offering devotion towards Goddess Durga, who symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Dashain is a 10-day grand festival of Nepalese Hindu people. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • January 2, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese Hindu devotee takes holy Bath in Hanumante River during Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at Bhaktapur, Nepal on January 2, 2018. Nepalese Hindu women observe a fast and pray to Goddess Swasthani for Long life of their husbands and family prosperity during a month-long fasting festival celebration. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • October 2, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese school children that are survivors from the victims of violence, abuse and poverty sleep at a kindergarten near a textile production center in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. The Production Center of Women's Foundation Nepal is situated in Boudha of the Capital.  There are more than 70 women aged above 45, who work to produce scarves, textiles and necklaces.  These women are producing and delivering around a total of 10-12kg materials per day.  Their basic income per month is between rupees 6,000-7,000 (Nepalese Currency) which comes around approximately $600-$700. The handicrafts are sold in the center in a local price and are mainly exported to Europe, United States and Canada. The money from the exported items is used as charity to the women and children to cover all their basic needs, access provided to educational opportunities for the children, medical cost, psychological and legal assistance. The survivors of violence or abused children approximately 40-60 children aged 1-6 years go to kindergarten. Over 450 children from grade 1 to 10 studies at a school near Boudha.  The Women’s Foundation Nepal also provides a safe shelter home for the young girls, boys and mothers. The shelter home has more than 120 children and 30 women and the above-mentioned expenditure is all funded by WFN. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam/ZUMA Wire)
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  • October 2, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese school children that are survivors from the victims of violence, abuse and poverty sleep at a kindergarten near a textile production center in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. The Production Center of Women's Foundation Nepal is situated in Boudha of the Capital.  There are more than 70 women aged above 45, who work to produce scarves, textiles and necklaces.  These women are producing and delivering around a total of 10-12kg materials per day.  Their basic income per month is between rupees 6,000-7,000 (Nepalese Currency) which comes around approximately 0-0. The handicrafts are sold in the center in a local price and are mainly exported to Europe, United States and Canada. The money from the exported items is used as charity to the women and children to cover all their basic needs, access provided to educational opportunities for the children, medical cost, psychological and legal assistance. The survivors of violence or abused children approximately 40-60 children aged 1-6 years go to kindergarten. Over 450 children from grade 1 to 10 studies at a school near Boudha.  The Women’s Foundation Nepal also provides a safe shelter home for the young girls, boys and mothers. The shelter home has more than 120 children and 30 women and the above-mentioned expenditure is all funded by WFN. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam/ZUMA Wire)
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  • October 2, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese woman who is victims of violence, abuse and poverty weaves fabrics at a textile production center in Kathmandu. The Production Center of Women's Foundation Nepal is situated in Boudha of the Capital.  There are more than 70 women aged above 45, who work to produce scarves, textiles and necklaces.  These women are producing and delivering around a total of 10-12kg materials per day.  Their basic income per month is between rupees 6,000-7,000 (Nepalese Currency) which comes around approximately $600-$700. The handicrafts are sold in the center in a local price and are mainly exported to Europe, United States and Canada. The money from the exported items is used as charity to the women and children to cover all their basic needs, access provided to educational opportunities for the children, medical cost, psychological and legal assistance. The survivors of violence or abused children approximately 40-60 children aged 1-6 years go to kindergarten. Over 450 children from grade 1 to 10 studies at a school near Boudha.  The Women’s Foundation Nepal also provides a safe shelter home for the young girls, boys and mothers. The shelter home has more than 120 children and 30 women and the above-mentioned expenditure is all funded by WFN. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam/ZUMA Wire)
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  • January 2, 2018 - Bhaktapur, Nepal - A Nepalese Hindu devotee warms  herself after taking holy bath in Hanumante River during Madhav Narayan festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal. During the month-long festival Nepalese Hindu women observe a fast and pray to Goddess Swasthani for longevity of their husbands and family prosperity.They travel barefooted to various pilgrimage during the festival. (Credit Image: © Archana Shrestha/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • January 2, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese Hindu devotees offering ritual prayer before holy Bath in Hanumante River during Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at Bhaktapur, Nepal on January 2, 2018. Nepalese Hindu women observe a fast and pray to Goddess Swasthani for Long life of their husbands and family prosperity during a month-long fasting festival celebration. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • January 2, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese Hindu devotee offering ritual prayer during Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at Hanumante River, Bhaktapur, Nepal on January 2, 2018. Nepalese Hindu women observe a fast and pray to Goddess Swasthani for Long life of their husbands and family prosperity during a month-long fasting festival celebration. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
    20180102_zaa_n230_007.jpg
  • October 2, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese woman who is victims of violence, abuse and poverty weaves fabrics at a textile production center in Kathmandu. The Production Center of Women's Foundation Nepal is situated in Boudha of the Capital.  There are more than 70 women aged above 45, who work to produce scarves, textiles and necklaces.  These women are producing and delivering around a total of 10-12kg materials per day.  Their basic income per month is between rupees 6,000-7,000 (Nepalese Currency) which comes around approximately 0-0. The handicrafts are sold in the center in a local price and are mainly exported to Europe, United States and Canada. The money from the exported items is used as charity to the women and children to cover all their basic needs, access provided to educational opportunities for the children, medical cost, psychological and legal assistance. The survivors of violence or abused children approximately 40-60 children aged 1-6 years go to kindergarten. Over 450 children from grade 1 to 10 studies at a school near Boudha.  The Women’s Foundation Nepal also provides a safe shelter home for the young girls, boys and mothers. The shelter home has more than 120 children and 30 women and the above-mentioned expenditure is all funded by WFN. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam/ZUMA Wire)
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  • April 15, 2018 - Bhaktapur, Nepal - A Nepalese reveler reacts to vermilion colors during Sindoor festival at Thimi in Bhaktapur, Nepal. Revelers carried chariots of Hindu gods and goddesses and hurled vermillion powder onto each other as part of celebrations commencing Nepalese New Year especially by the ethnic Newar community. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • January 2, 2018 - Bhaktapur, Nepal - A Nepalese Hindu devotees offer prayers taking holy bath in Hanumante River during Madhav Narayan festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal. During the month-long festival Nepalese Hindu women observe a fast and pray to Goddess Swasthani for longevity of their husbands and family prosperity.They travel barefooted to various pilgrimage during the festival. (Credit Image: © Archana Shrestha/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
    20180102_zaa_p133_002.jpg
  • October 2, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese woman who is victims of violence, abuse and poverty dries scarves at a textile production center in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. The Production Center of Women’s Foundation Nepal is situated in Boudha of the Capital.  There are more than 70 women aged above 45, who work to produce scarves, textiles and necklaces.  These women are producing and delivering around a total of 10-12kg materials per day.  Their basic income per month is between rupees 6,000-7,000 (Nepalese Currency) which comes around approximately 00-00. The handicrafts are sold in the center in a local price and are mainly exported to Europe, United States and Canada. The money from the exported items is used as charity to the women and children to cover all their basic needs, access provided to educational opportunities for the children, medical cost, psychological and legal assistance. The survivors of violence or abused children approximately 40-60 children aged 1-6 years go to kindergarten. Over 450 children from grade 1 to 10 studies at a school near Boudha.  The Women’s Foundation Nepal also provides a safe shelter home for the young girls, boys and mothers. The shelter home has more than 120 children and 30 women and the above-mentioned expenditure is all funded by WFN. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam/ZUMA Wire)
    20181002_zap_g200_001.jpg
  • October 2, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese woman who is victims of violence, abuse and poverty dries scarves at a textile production center in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. The Production Center of Women’s Foundation Nepal is situated in Boudha of the Capital.  There are more than 70 women aged above 45, who work to produce scarves, textiles and necklaces.  These women are producing and delivering around a total of 10-12kg materials per day.  Their basic income per month is between rupees 6,000-7,000 (Nepalese Currency) which comes around approximately $600-$700. The handicrafts are sold in the center in a local price and are mainly exported to Europe, United States and Canada. The money from the exported items is used as charity to the women and children to cover all their basic needs, access provided to educational opportunities for the children, medical cost, psychological and legal assistance. The survivors of violence or abused children approximately 40-60 children aged 1-6 years go to kindergarten. Over 450 children from grade 1 to 10 studies at a school near Boudha.  The Women’s Foundation Nepal also provides a safe shelter home for the young girls, boys and mothers. The shelter home has more than 120 children and 30 women and the above-mentioned expenditure is all funded by WFN. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam/ZUMA Wire)
    20181002_zap_g200_001.jpg
  • January 2, 2018 - Bhaktapur, Nepal - Nepalese Hindu devotees offer prayers taking holy bath in Hanumante River during Madhav Narayan festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal. During the month-long festival Nepalese Hindu women observe a fast and pray to Goddess Swasthani for longevity of their husbands and family prosperity.They travel barefooted to various pilgrimage during the festival. (Credit Image: © Archana Shrestha/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • April 27, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese youth's half uncovered stage a demonstration demanding the national dress is implemented with a slogan that the whole nation is naked without the traditional Nepalese national dress code in Kathmandu, Nepal on Thursday, April 27, 2017. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • November 1, 2018 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - Nepalese people buying different varieties of flower showcased during floral expo in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal on Thursday, November 01, 2018. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • November 1, 2018 - Bhaktapur, NP, Nepal - 43yrs old SAHADEV PRAJAPATI, making clay pot lamps for upcoming Tihar or Deepawali Festival on his workshop at Pottery Square, Bhaktapur, Nepal on Thursday, November 01, 2018. Nepalese Potter works on their small scale traditional pottery making industry in Bhaktapur, Nepal. Bhaktapur is an ancient town in the Kathmandu Valley and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its rich culture, temples, and wood, metal and stone artwork. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • September 4, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Portrait of Nepalese young girl impersonate as a Kumari or living Goddess participate during celebration of Kumari puja at Basantapur Durbar Square, Katmandu, Nepal on Monday, September 04, 2017. Altogether 108 young girls under the age of nine gathered for the Kumari puja, a tradition of worshiping, which believes doing puja save small girls from diseases and bad luck in future. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • April 26, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - Devotees taking ritual holy bath during the Mother's Day to perform puja at Matatritha temple in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Mother's day or Matatritha Aunshi is celebrated on Baishak Krishna Ausi according to Lunar calendar. On this auspicious day, people pay homage to their mothers giving her gifts and foods including sweets and fruits. Those who have already lost his/her mother visit Matatritha Temple. People take holy dip on the sacred pond at Mata Tirtha. They also perform different  rituals and praying during this day. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • April 14, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - A Portrait of an old man observe the pull down 'Linga' a wodden pole during the celebration of Bisket Jatra Festival at Bhaktapur, Nepal on Friday, April 14, 2017. The Bisket Jatra festival is a week long festival celebrated at Bhaktapur during Nepalese New year celebration. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • January 31, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese Hindu devotee warm themselves after taking a holy bath during Last Day of Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at Hanumante River, Bhaktapur, Nepal on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Nepalese Hindu women observe a fast and pray to Goddess Swasthani for Long life of their husbands and family prosperity during a month-long fasting festival celebration. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • July 24, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese devotees hold holy water to offer at the temple during Shrawan Sombar festival at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, July 24, 2017. Nepalese devotees fast and worship Lord Shiva to pray for happiness for their families. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • August 29, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - Nepalese women from far western region of Nepal in a traditional attire sings and dance as they celebrates the Gaura Parba Festival in Kathmandu on Tueday, August 29, 2017. Various communities of Nepal's far western region celebrate the festival praying to the Hindu gods for longevity, happiness and prosperity of their families. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • June 16, 2017 - Lalitpur, Nepal - A Nepalese man planting rice in a paddy field as it rains in Lalitpur, Nepal on June 16, 2017. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • October 4, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese woman carry a traditional Lokta paper to color and dry it for a product design at a production factory on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal on Thursday, October 4, 2018. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam/ZUMA Wire)
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  • July 6, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese children maintain balance on the tip of a prong implanted in a chariot during the Trishul festival in Kathmandu. The Trishul Jatra chariot is toured throughout the ancient city with children carried between the spikes of Trishul, the weapon of Lord Shiva. It is one of the oldest festivals of Newar community. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • August 26, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - A Little girl glancing from window as Nepalese Hindu devotees lining to offer prayer at the Rishishwor Mahadev Temple during Rishi Panchami Festival celebrations at Teku, Katmandu, Nepal on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Rishi Panchami festival is celebrated as the last day of three-day long Teej Festival. The Teej festival is celebrated by Hindu women in Nepal as well as in some parts of India.  During the three-day long festival, women observe a day-long fast and pray for the long life their husbands as well as for a happy family. Those who are unmarried pray for a good husband and a long life. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • August 21, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - Nepalese Devotees crossing Bagmati river after offering religious puja during the celebration of Kuse Aunsi or Father's Day at Gokarna Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, August 21, 2017. On the day of the new moon, families also pay their respects to their deceased fathers. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • April 28, 2017 - Bhaktapur, Nepal - A Nepalese boy back flips to cool himself off on a hot day at a pond in Bhaktapur.. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • August 9, 2016 - Kathmandu, NE, Nepal - Nepalese community from Gurung Community plays traditional drums and dance during the International Day of the 22nd World Indigenous Day celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal, 09 August 2016. At the call of the United Nations, on August 9 every year the International Day of the World's Indigenous People observed by organizing different programs. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • August 9, 2016 - Kathmandu, NE, Nepal - Nepalese community from Gurung Community plays traditional drums and dance during the International Day of the 22nd World Indigenous Day celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal, 09 August 2016. At the call of the United Nations, on August 9 every year the International Day of the World's Indigenous People observed by organizing different programs. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • April 19, 2020, Kathmandu, NP, Nepal: A Nepalese farmer carrying vegetables in Tricycle Rickshaw from his field to sell during complete nation lockdown as concerns about the spread of Corona Virus (COVID-19) at Thimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • September 4, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A young Nepalese girl impersonating a Kumari or living Goddess as she participates during a celebration of Kumari Puja at Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Altogether,108 young girls under the age of nine gathered for the Kumari Puja, a tradition of worshiping, which they believe saves young girls from diseases and bad luck in future. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • August 19, 2017 - Bhaktapur, Nepal - A Nepalese person concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha parades around the ancient city to receive prayers offered by devotees during Pancha Dan festival in Bhaktapur. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displacing gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the city. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • July 28, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - Nepalese kids from Hindu school Bhagwat Sanyaas Aashram Gurukul performing rituals offering during Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan at Pashupatinath Temple. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • June 30, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese devotees pull a chariot during the Ganga Mai Chariot festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on Friday, June 30, 2017.  Ganga, the goddess of holy water is worshipped on this day for rainfall and betterment of crops during the season. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • June 23, 2017 - Kathmandu, NE, Nepal - Nepalese Muslim washes their hands, face and feet before praying last Friday of Ramadan's Ritual Prayer at Nepali Jame mosque at Kathmandu, Nepal on Friday, June 23, 2017. Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk all over the world. While fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims avoid from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • June 23, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese firefighters extinguish a fire on a dummy aircraft during a fire drill for safety measures inside the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal on Friday, June 23, 2017. The runway was closed for thirty minutes for the drill. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • May 6, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese people ride at an amusement park in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, May 06, 2017. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • August 9, 2016 - Kathmandu, NE, Nepal - Nepalese girl in a traditional attire takes selfie during the International Day of the 22nd World Indigenous Day celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal, 09 August 2016. At the call of the United Nations, on August 9 every year the International Day of the World's Indigenous People observed by organizing different programs. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • August 9, 2016 - Kathmandu, NE, Nepal - A Portrait of Hingish Subba, 16 yrs old, Nepalese Kirati girl in a traditional attire smiles as participate in the International Day of the 22nd World Indigenous Day celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal, 09 August 2016. At the call of the United Nations, on August 9 every year the International Day of the World's Indigenous People observed by organizing different programs. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • May 25, 2019 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese veteran mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa, 49, who broke the world record after climbing the world's highest peak Mount Everest for the 24th time, waves to the media upon his arrival from Everest base camp at Kathmandu airport in Nepal on Saturday, May 25, 2019. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam/ZUMA Wire)
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  • October 5, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Veins on a leg of a Nepalese bodybuilder is pictured during the qualifying round of the Dharmashree nationwide bodybuilding championships where hundreds of body builders from across the county took part in the championships in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, 05 October 2018. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam/ZUMA Wire)
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  • October 2, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese woman who is victims of violence, abuse and poverty spins wool at a textile production center. The Production Center of Women's Foundation Nepal house more than 70 women aged above 45, who work to produce scarves, textiles and necklaces. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam/ZUMA Wire)
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  • April 14, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Artists dressed as Deities perform during Itumbahal festival, a celebration held to mark the Nepalese New Year in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, April 14, 2018. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • April 13, 2018 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - A Nepalese women pose for the photo around the decorated flowers during 21st Flora Expo 2018 at Kathmandu, Nepal on Friday, April 13, 2018. It is a yearly floriculture expo held in Nepal by FAN (Floriculture Association of Nepal) for four days. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • September 10, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - Devotees carrying God Ganesh for the chariot pulling festival on the last day of Indra Jatra Festival celebrated in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal on Sunday, September 11, 2017. Devotees celebrated the god of rain 'Indra' for 8 days in Kathmandu. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • August 8, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese kid dressed as Lord Krishna take part in  celebration of Gaijatra festival or the festival of cows in Kathmandu. Hindus celebrated the festival in commemorate of the death loved ones and pray for peace soul honouring cows or decorate people as cow in the streets. (Credit Image: © Archana Shrestha/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • August 8, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese children dressed in traditional attire react as they take part in a procession to celebrate Gai Jatra or Cow Festival in Basantapur, Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. People from the Newar community commemorate the festival to wish peace for their deceased family members from preceding years. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • July 28, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese Hindu boys get ready to take a holy bath during Janai Purnima or Sacred Thread festival at holy Pashupathinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is believed that tying the scared thread rids skin diseases. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • July 28, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese Hindu boys take a holy bath during Janai Purnima or Sacred Thread festival at holy Pashupathinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is believed that tying the sacred thread rids skin diseases. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • June 23, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese Muslim offer prayers on the final Friday of the month-long Ramadan at a mosque in Kathmandu, Nepal on Friday, June 23, 2017. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • June 21, 2017 - Lalitpur, Nepal - A Nepalese boy plays flute for a customer on the occasion of World Music Day which has evolved to explore new musical trends and music from across the world to revive traditional music at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal on June 21, 2017. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • May 19, 2017 - Lalitpur, Nepal - A Nepalese woman farmer uses a sickle to harvest wheat in Lalitpur, Nepal. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • May 19, 2017 - Lalitpur, Nepal - Nepalese women farmers use sickle to harvest wheat in Lalitpur, Nepal on Friday, May 19, 2017. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • May 10, 2017 - Lalitpur, Nepal - A Nepalese man dressed in traditional attire looks on during celebrations of Ubhauli festival in Lalitpur, Nepal on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. The festival of Ubhauli marks the beginning of the farming season and the arrival of summer for better health and crops and is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Kirat religion in Nepal. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • May 5, 2017 - Lalitpur, Nepal - Nepalese revelers pull the chariot of the ''God of Rain'' Rato Machhindranath during the chariot festival in Lalitpur, Nepal on Friday, May 05, 2017. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • April 26, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese devotees take a holy bath in memory of their departed mothers on Mothers Day in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • August 9, 2016 - Kathmandu, NE, Nepal - A Nepalese man arrange traditional instuments before performance during the International Day of the 22nd World Indigenous Day celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal, 09 August 2016. At the call of the United Nations, on August 9 every year the International Day of the World's Indigenous People observed by organizing different programs. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • August 9, 2016 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - A Nepalese Kirati girl try traditional mask on her face before performance during the International Day of the 22nd World Indigenous Day celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal, 09 August 2016. At the call of the United Nations, on August 9 every year the International Day of the World's Indigenous People observed by organizing different programs. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • August 9, 2016 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - A Portrait of Yatri Yakkha, 23 yrs old, Nepalese Kirati girl in a traditional attire smiles as participate in the International Day of the 22nd World Indigenous Day celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal, 09 August 2016. At the call of the United Nations, on August 9 every year the International Day of the World's Indigenous People observed by organizing different programs. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • May 4, 2019 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese Devotees takes ritual holy bath during the Mother's Day to perform puja at Matatritha temple in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, May 04, 2019. Mother's day or Matatritha Aunshi is celebrated on Baishak Krishna Ausi according to Lunar calendar. On this auspicious day, people pay homage to their mothers giving her gifts and foods including sweets and fruits. Those who have already lost his/her mother visit Matatritha Temple. People take holy dip on the sacred pond at Mata Tirtha. They also perform different  rituals and praying during this day. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • April 14, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - An artist dressed as a Deity performs during Itumbahal festival, a celebration held to mark the Nepalese New Year in Kathmandu, Nepal. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • September 23, 2017 - Bhaktapur, Nepal - A Nepalese boy plays on a swing as part of traditions during the Dashain festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal on Saturday, September 23, 2017. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • September 7, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese devotees dressed as various God and Goddess holds oil lamp during fifth day of Indra Jatra Festival celebrated at Basantapur Durbar Square. Devotees celebrated the god of rain 'Indra' for 8 days in Kathmandu. The huge mask of Swet Bhairab is only open for a week during Indra Jatra festival. Devotees celebrated the god of rain 'Indra' for a week in Kathmandu. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • June 23, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese Muslims offer prayers on the final Friday of the month-long Ramadan at a mosque in Kathmandu, Nepal on Friday, June 23, 2017. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • June 2, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese Muslims wash themselves upon their arrival during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Kathmandu, Nepal on June 02, 2017. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • May 20, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese woman from ethnic Kirat community dressed in customary attire looks on while performing traditional Sakela dance during their cultural Sakela dancing festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, May 20, 2017. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • May 9, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese devotees offering ritual prayer infront of chariot of Rato Machindranath at Lagankhel, Laltipur, Nepal on Tuesday, May 09, 2017. Rato Machindranath is also said as the 'god of rain' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship the Machindranath in hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • May 5, 2017 - Lalitpur, Nepal - Nepalese revelers circle the chariot of the ''God of Rain'' Rato Machhindranath during the chariot festival in Lalitpur, Nepal. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • April 26, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese devotee takes a holy bath in memory of her departed mother on Mothers Day in Kathmandu. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • August 9, 2016 - Kathmandu, NE, Nepal - A Nepalese man arrange traditional instuments before performance during the International Day of the 22nd World Indigenous Day celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal, 09 August 2016. At the call of the United Nations, on August 9 every year the International Day of the World's Indigenous People observed by organizing different programs. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • June 16, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese Muslim boy carries his brother after prayers during Eid al-Fitr festival at Jame Mosque in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, June 16, 2018. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • June 15, 2018 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - Nepalese Muslims washes their hands, face and feet before offering ritual prayers during last friday of Ramadan at Nepali Jame mosque at Kathmandu, Nepal on Friday, June 15, 2018. Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk all over the world. While fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims avoid from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • April 26, 2018 - Lalitpur, Nepal - Nepalese soldiers fire their muskets as revellers pull the chariot of Rato Machhindranath during the Rato Machhindranath chariot festival. Rato Machhindranath is worshipped by the hindus and buddhists as the god of rain and is often worshipped for good rain to prevent drought during the rice harvest season. Picture taken with slow shutter speed. (Credit Image: © Milan Adhikari/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • April 14, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Artists dressed as Deities perform during Itumbahal festival, a celebration held to mark the Nepalese New Year in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, April 14, 2018. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • July 13, 2017 - Kathmandu, NE, Nepal - Nepalese students hold the banner portrait of Bhanubhakta, The First Poet of Nepal during 204th birth anniversary celebration at Kathmandu, Nepal on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Bhanubhakta, The First Poet of Nepal translated the great epic Ramayan from Sanskrit to Nepali Language. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • June 25, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese devotees dressed in traditional attire decorate colors before a procession to celebrate Jagannath Rath Yatra, a chariot festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on Sunday, June 25, 2017. This procession is a replica of the famous Jagannath Rath Yatra held annually in Jagannath Puri, Odisha since 10th-11th century. Ratha Yatra is a festival that involves moving deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Sudarshana on a chariot. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • May 19, 2017 - Lalitpur, Nepal - A Nepalese woman farmer uses a sickle to harvest wheat in Lalitpur, Nepal. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • August 9, 2016 - Kathmandu, NE, Nepal - A smilling portrait of Nepalese Rajbansi girl in a traditional attire pose for the photo during the International Day of the 22nd World Indigenous Day celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal, 09 August 2016. At the call of the United Nations, on August 9 every year the International Day of the World's Indigenous People observed by organizing different programs. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • November 2, 2018 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - Nepalese people participate in a candle light vigil on the memory of Nirmala Panta in 100th day at the premises of Krishna Mandir, Patan, Nepal on Friday, November 02, 2018. Over hundreds of people gathered at the candle light vigil. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • July 6, 2018 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese children maintain balance on the tip of a prong implanted in a chariot during the Trishul festival in Kathmandu. The Trishul Jatra chariot is toured throughout the ancient city with children carried between the spikes of Trishul, the weapon of Lord Shiva. It is one of the oldest festivals of Newar community. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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  • August 21, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepalese Devotees perform religious ritual after a holy bath on the banks of the Bagmati River during the celebration of Kuse Aunsi or Father's Day at Gokarna Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. On the day of the new moon, families also pay their respects to their deceased fathers. (Credit Image: © Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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  • July 28, 2017 - Kathmandu, Nepal - A Nepalese Hindu boy reacts while taking a holy bath during Janai Purnima or Sacred Thread festival at holy Pashupathinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is believed that tying the scared thread rids skin diseases. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam via ZUMA Wire)
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