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Hadigaun Festival - Nepal

A woman offers butter lamps during a celebration of the Hadigaun festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, October 8, 2025. The Hadigaun festival is celebrated every year after the Dashain festival. Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hadigaun Festival - Nepal

A man rotates a traditional chariot during a celebration of the Hadigaun festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, October 8, 2025. The Hadigaun festival is celebrated every year after the Dashain festival. Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hadigaun Festival - Nepal

People in traditional attire participate in a music parade during a celebration of the Hadigaun festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, October 8, 2025. The Hadigaun festival is celebrated every year after the Dashain festival. Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hadigaun Festival - Nepal

People in traditional attire participate in a music parade during a celebration of the Hadigaun festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, October 8, 2025. The Hadigaun festival is celebrated every year after the Dashain festival. Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hadigaun Festival - Nepal

People celebrate the Hadigaun festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, October 8, 2025. The Hadigaun festival is celebrated every year after the Dashain festival. Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HADIGAUN FESTIVAL

(231029) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People carry and rotate a traditional chariot to celebrate the Hadigaun festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 29, 2023. The Hadigaun festival is celebrated every year after the Dashain festival. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HADIGAUN FESTIVAL

(231029) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man watches the celebration of the Hadigaun festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 29, 2023. The Hadigaun festival is celebrated every year after the Dashain festival. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HADIGAUN FESTIVAL

(231029) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People celebrate the Hadigaun festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 29, 2023. The Hadigaun festival is celebrated every year after the Dashain festival. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HADIGAUN FESTIVAL

(231029) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women in traditional attire play the flutes during the Hadigaun festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 29, 2023. The Hadigaun festival is celebrated every year after the Dashain festival. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-DASHAIN FESTIVAL

(231021) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nepalese in traditional attire take part in a ceremony to celebrate "Fulpati", the seventh day of the Dashain festival, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-DASHAIN FESTIVAL

(231021) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Nepal army band performs during a ceremony to celebrate "Fulpati", the seventh day of the Dashain festival, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-DASHAIN FESTIVAL

(231020) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man and a goat are pictured at a market during the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 19, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-DASHAIN FESTIVAL

(231020) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shoppers are pictured at a market during the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 19, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-DASHAIN FESTIVAL

(231020) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A goat is pictured at a market during the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 19, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-DASHAIN FESTIVAL

(231015) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A member of Nepal Army fires into the air on Ghatasthapana, the first day of Dashain festival, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 15, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-DASHAIN FESTIVAL

(231015) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A priest performs a ritual on Ghatasthapana, the first day of Dashain festival, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 15, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-DASHAIN FESTIVAL-PREPARATION

(231014) -- LALITPUR, Oct. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An artisan colors a statue of a deity in preparation for the upcoming Dashain festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, Oct. 13, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-DASHAIN FESTIVAL-PREPARATION

(231014) -- LALITPUR, Oct. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An artisan colors a statue of a deity in preparation for the upcoming Dashain festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, Oct. 13, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-DASHAIN FESTIVAL-PREPARATION

(231014) -- LALITPUR, Oct. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An artisan paints a statue of a deity in preparation for the upcoming Dashain festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, Oct. 13, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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Animal sacrifice in Nepal on Maha Nawami

GRAPHIC WARNING *** A Nepali Hindu priest sacrifices a he-goat at a open square in Kathmandu Durbar Square on the day of Maha Nawami, the ninth day of fortnightly festival of Dashain observed in Nepal. 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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Animal sacrifice in Nepal on Maha Nawami

Nepal Army personnels hold the traditional weaponary "Khukuri" while the religious procession is underway on open square in Kathmandu Durbar Square on the day of Maha Nawami, the ninth day of fortnightly festival of Dashain observed in Nepal. 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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Animal sacrifice in Nepal on Maha Nawami

GRAPHIC WARNING *** A Nepali Hindu priest sacrifices a he-buffalo at a open square in Kathmandu Durbar Square on the day of Maha Nawami, the ninth day of fortnightly festival of Dashain observed in Nepal. 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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Animal sacrifice in Nepal on Maha Nawami

GRAPHIC WARNING *** A Nepali Hindu priest sacrifices a he-goat at a open square in Kathmandu Durbar Square on the day of Maha Nawami, the ninth day of fortnightly festival of Dashain observed in Nepal. 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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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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Nepal: Dashain festival and swing

A Nepali Hindu man plays swing on the outskirts of Kathmandu. There is a common belief that one should leave the grounds and take flight on Dashain, the fornightly festival dedicated to Goddess Durga who killed the demon and brought rejoice to the lives of gods as well as the people.

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Nepal: Dashain festival and swing

A Nepali Hindu man is silhouetted against the sun as he plays swing on the outskirts of Kathmandu. There is a common belief that one should leave the grounds and take flight on Dashain, the fornightly festival dedicated to Goddess Durga who killed the demon and brought rejoice to the lives of gods as well as the people.

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Nepal: Dashain festival and swing

A Nepali Hindu women is silhouetted against the sun as she plays swing on the outskirts of Kathmandu. There is a common belief that one should leave the grounds and take flight on Dashain, the fornightly festival dedicated to Goddess Durga who killed the demon and brought rejoice to the lives of gods as well as the people.

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Nepal: Dashain festival and swing

A Nepali Hindu women is silhouetted against the sun as she plays swing on the outskirts of Kathmandu. There is a common belief that one should leave the grounds and take flight on Dashain, the fornightly festival dedicated to Goddess Durga who killed the demon and brought rejoice to the lives of gods as well as the people.

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Nepal: Dashain festival and swing

A Nepali Hindu girl plays swing on the outskirts of Kathmandu. There is a common belief that one should leave the grounds and take flight on Dashain, the fornightly festival dedicated to Goddess Durga who killed the demon and brought rejoice to the lives of gods as well as the people.

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Nepalese Army fire cannon during the Fulpati celebration on the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020.?Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Nepalese Army fire cannon during the Fulpati celebration on the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020.?Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Hindu devotees carry jamara plants used for blessings as they attend the Fulpati procession marking the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020. Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Nepalese Army fire guns during the Fulpati celebration on the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020.?Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Nepalese Army fire guns during the Fulpati celebration on the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020.?Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Hindu devotees carry jamara plants used for blessings as they attend the Fulpati procession marking the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020. Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Nepalese Army fire cannon during the Fulpati celebration on the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020.?Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

A Hindu priest worship as the attend the Fulpati procession marking the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020. Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Hindu devotees carry jamara plants used for blessings as they attend the Fulpati procession marking the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020. Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Nepalese Army fire cannon during the Fulpati celebration on the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020.?Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Hindu devotees carry jamara plants used for blessings as they attend the Fulpati procession marking the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020. Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Hindu devotees carry jamara plants used for blessings as they attend the Fulpati procession marking the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020. Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Pachali Bhairav Festival celebrated in Kathmandu

Hindu devotees wearing protective gear carry an idol of deity Pachali Bhairav for worship during a procession for the Nepali Hindu festival 'Dashain' in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 21, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Pachali Bhairav Festival celebrated in Kathmandu

Hindu devotees wearing protective gear carry an idol of deity Pachali Bhairav for worship during a procession for the Nepali Hindu festival 'Dashain' in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 21, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Pachali Bhairav Festival celebrated in Kathmandu

Hindu devotees wearing protective gear carry an idol of deity Pachali Bhairav for worship during a procession for the Nepali Hindu festival 'Dashain' in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 21, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Pachali Bhairav Festival celebrated in Kathmandu

Hindu devotees wearing protective gear carry an idol of deity Pachali Bhairav for worship during a procession for the Nepali Hindu festival 'Dashain' in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 21, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Pachali Bhairav Festival celebrated in Kathmandu

Hindu devotees wearing protective gear carry an idol of deity Pachali Bhairav for worship during a procession for the Nepali Hindu festival 'Dashain' in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 21, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Making statue of goddess for Dashain festival in Kathmandu

Nepalese sculptor gives finishing touches to a statue of Hindu goddess Durga ahead of the Dashain Festival in Kathmandu on October 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Pachali Bhairav Festival celebrated in Kathmandu

Hindu devotees wearing protective gear carry an idol of deity Pachali Bhairav for worship during a procession for the Nepali Hindu festival 'Dashain' in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 21, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Making statue of goddess for Dashain festival in Kathmandu

Nepalese sculptor gives finishing touches to a statue of Hindu goddess Durga ahead of the Dashain Festival in Kathmandu on October 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Pachali Bhairav Festival celebrated in Kathmandu

Hindu devotees wearing protective gear carry an idol of deity Pachali Bhairav for worship during a procession for the Nepali Hindu festival 'Dashain' in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 21, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)