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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240324) -- KATHMANDU, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl celebrates the Holi Festival at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 24, 2024. Holi, the festival of colors, marks the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240324) -- KATHMANDU, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man smeared with colored powder is pictured during the celebration of the Holi Festival at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 24, 2024. Holi, the festival of colors, marks the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240324) -- KATHMANDU, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman is seen during the celebration of the Holi Festival at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 24, 2024. Holi, the festival of colors, marks the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- KATHMANDU, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman is smeared with colored powder in the face during the celebration of Holi Festival on the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- KATHMANDU, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man is smeared with colored powder in the face during the celebration of Holi Festival on the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- KATHMANDU, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People are smeared with colored powder during the celebration of Holi Festival on the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- KATHMANDU, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People smear colored powder on each other to celebrate Holi Festival on the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL

(230227) -- KATHMANDU, Feb. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man scatters vermillion powder after the installation of the Chir, a ceremonial bamboo pole, to mark the beginning of the Holi Festival at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb. 27, 2023. Holi, also known as the festival of colors, is celebrated with enthusiasm all over Nepal, marking the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL

(230227) -- KATHMANDU, Feb. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vermillion powder scattered on the ground is seen after the installation of the Chir, a ceremonial bamboo pole, to mark the beginning of the Holi Festival at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb. 27, 2023. Holi, also known as the festival of colors, is celebrated with enthusiasm all over Nepal, marking the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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Animal sacrifice in Nepal on Maha Nawami

Nepali Hindu revelers stand behind the rope markings to witness the religious sacrifice of he-goat and he-buffalo at Basantapur Durbar Square in capital Kathmandu on the occasion of Maha Nawami, the ninth day of fortnightly festival of Bada Dashain. On Maha Nawami, he-goats, ducks, roosters and he-buffalos are sacrificed at various temples dedicated to the goddesses. Those who do not have the tradition of offering animal or bird sacrifices, offer the sacrifice of fruits and vegetables to the goddess.

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Indra Jatra celebration

Masked dancers from Halchowk Bhairab perform traiditional dance before the formal start of the Indra Jatra celebration in the courtyard of Basantapur Durbar Square. Indra Jatra is observed in the Himalayan Nation on fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends said that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

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Indra Jatra celebration

Masked dancers from Halchowk Bhairab perform traiditional dance before the formal start of the Indra Jatra celebration in the courtyard of Basantapur Durbar Square. Indra Jatra is observed in the Himalayan Nation on fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends said that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

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Indra Jatra celebration

Halchowk Bhairab perform traiditional dance before the formal start of the Indra Jatra celebration in the courtyard of Basantapur Durbar Square. Indra Jatra is observed in the Himalayan Nation on fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends said that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

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Indra Jatra celebration

Revelers watch the procession of Indra Jatra around Basantapur Durbar Square on Friday. Indra Jatra is observed in the Himalayan Nation on fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends said that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

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Kumari Pooja in Nepal

A Nepali Hindu girl donned as Living Goddess Kumari sleeps on the lap of her mother Basantapur Durbar Sqaure while taking part in the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.

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Kumari Pooja in Nepal

A Nepali Hindu girl donned as Living Goddess Kumari pose for a photo at Basantapur Durbar Sqaure right before the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.

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Kumari Pooja in Nepal

A Nepali Hindu girl donned as Living Goddess Kumari pose for a photo at Basantapur Durbar Sqaure right before the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.

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Kumari Pooja in Nepal

A Nepali Hindu girl donned as Living Goddess Kumari pose for a photo at Basantapur Durbar Sqaure right before the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.

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Kumari Pooja in Nepal

Nepali Hindu girls donned as Living Goddess Kumari pose for a photo at Basantapur Durbar Sqaure right before the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.

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Kumari Pooja in Nepal

A Nepali Hindu girl donned as Living Goddess Kumari plays at Basantapur Durbar Sqaure right before the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.

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Kumari Pooja in Nepal

A Nepali Hindu girl donned as Living Goddess Kumari pose for a photo at Basantapur Durbar Sqaure right before the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.

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Kumari Pooja in Nepal

A mother applies make up over the face of a Nepali Hindu girl donned as Living Goddess Kumari at Basantapur Durbar Sqaure right before the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.

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Kumari Pooja in Nepal

A mother applies make up over the face of a Nepali Hindu girl donned as Living Goddess Kumari at Basantapur Durbar Sqaure right before the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.

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Kumari Pooja in Nepal

Nepali Hindu girls donned as Living Goddess Kumari pose for a photo in front of Swet Bhairab at Basantapur Durbar Sqaure right before the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.

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Kumari Pooja in Nepal

A Nepali Hindu girl donned as Living Goddess Kumari pose for a photo at Basantapur Durbar Sqaure right before the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-CHINESE AID-WORLD HERITAGE PALACE-RESTORATION

(220718) -- KATHMANDU, July 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 15, 2022 shows the interior view of the quake-hit Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex after the restoration in Kathmandu, Nepal. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the restoration project for the quake-hit Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex in Nepal has been completed with Chinese aid after hard work for nearly five years. The complex, which lies at the heart of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a world cultural heritage site in the Nepali capital, was badly damaged in the 2015 massive earthquakes. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-CHINESE AID-WORLD HERITAGE PALACE-RESTORATION

(220718) -- KATHMANDU, July 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 15, 2022 shows the view of the quake-hit Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex after the restoration in Kathmandu, Nepal. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the restoration project for the quake-hit Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex in Nepal has been completed with Chinese aid after hard work for nearly five years. The complex, which lies at the heart of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a world cultural heritage site in the Nepali capital, was badly damaged in the 2015 massive earthquakes. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-CHINESE AID-WORLD HERITAGE PALACE-RESTORATION

(220718) -- KATHMANDU, July 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 15, 2022 shows the view of the quake-hit Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex after the restoration in Kathmandu, Nepal. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the restoration project for the quake-hit Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex in Nepal has been completed with Chinese aid after hard work for nearly five years. The complex, which lies at the heart of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a world cultural heritage site in the Nepali capital, was badly damaged in the 2015 massive earthquakes. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-CHINESE AID-WORLD HERITAGE PALACE-RESTORATION

(220718) -- KATHMANDU, July 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 15, 2022 shows the view of the quake-hit Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex after the restoration in Kathmandu, Nepal. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the restoration project for the quake-hit Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex in Nepal has been completed with Chinese aid after hard work for nearly five years. The complex, which lies at the heart of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a world cultural heritage site in the Nepali capital, was badly damaged in the 2015 massive earthquakes. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-CHINESE AID-WORLD HERITAGE PALACE-RESTORATION

(220718) -- KATHMANDU, July 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man works to restore the quake-hit Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 15, 2022. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the restoration project for the quake-hit Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex in Nepal has been completed with Chinese aid after hard work for nearly five years. The complex, which lies at the heart of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a world cultural heritage site in the Nepali capital, was badly damaged in the 2015 massive earthquakes. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-CHINESE AID-WORLD HERITAGE PALACE-RESTORATION

(220718) -- KATHMANDU, July 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man looks at the pictures of the quake-hit Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 15, 2022. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the restoration project for the quake-hit Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex in Nepal has been completed with Chinese aid after hard work for nearly five years. The complex, which lies at the heart of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a world cultural heritage site in the Nepali capital, was badly damaged in the 2015 massive earthquakes. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL

(220311) -- KATHMANDU, March 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People install the Chir, a ceremonial bamboo pole, to mark the beginning of the Holi Festival at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 10, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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Dailylife in Kathmandu

A vendor arranged the facial mask to sell during the prohibitory order implemented to control the COVID-19 pandemic at the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal in August 26, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Dailylife in Kathmandu

A shopkeeper prepared morning breakfast as the store covered with plastic sheets during ?the prohibitory order implemented to control the COVID-19 pandemic at the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal in August. 26, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Dailylife in Kathmandu

A vendor sells bakery items early morning to the customer during the prohibitory order implemented to control the COVID-19 pandemic at the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal in August 26, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Dailylife in Kathmandu

A fruit seller waits for the customer during ?the prohibitory order implemented to control the COVID-19 pandemic at the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal in August 26, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Dailylife in Kathmandu

People gather at the road side as they read newspapers early morning during the prohibitory order implemented to control the COVID-19 pandemic at the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal in August 26, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Dailylife in Kathmandu

A street vendor try to sell vegetables early morning to the customer during the prohibitory order implemented to control the COVID-19 pandemic at the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal in August 26, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Dailylife in Kathmandu

Vendors sit at the road side to sell dairy milks during the prohibitory order implemented to control the COVID-19 pandemic at the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal in August 26, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Dailylife in Kathmandu

An eldary woman steps down the temple after offering her prayers during the prohibitory order implemented to control the COVID-19 pandemic at the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal in August 26, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Dailylife in Kathmandu

Daily wage workers push their rickshaws carrying construction goods to delivery during the prohibitory order implemented to control the COVID-19 pandemic at the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal in August 26, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Dailylife in Kathmandu

A street vendor waitsfor the customer realy morning during the prohibitory order implemented to control the COVID-19 pandemic at the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal in August 26, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Dailylife in Kathmandu

A vendor plays with his phone sitting outside his half open shop during the prohibitory order implemented to control the COVID-19 pandemic at the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal in August 26, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)