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Teej Festival - Nepal

Women celebrate the Teej Festival at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 26, 2025. During the festival, married women fast and pray for good health and longevity of their husbands and unmarried women pray for marrying ideal husbands. Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Teej Festival - Nepal

A woman celebrates the Teej Festival at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 26, 2025. During the festival, married women fast and pray for good health and longevity of their husbands and unmarried women pray for marrying ideal husbands. Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Teej Festival - Nepal

Women celebrate the Teej Festival at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 26, 2025. During the festival, married women fast and pray for good health and longevity of their husbands and unmarried women pray for marrying ideal husbands. Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Teej Festival - Nepal

A woman performs a ritual prayer celebrating the Teej Festival at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 26, 2025. During the festival, married women fast and pray for good health and longevity of their husbands and unmarried women pray for marrying ideal husbands. Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Teej Festival - Nepal

A woman receives tika during a celebration of the Teej Festival at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 26, 2025. During the festival, married women fast and pray for good health and longevity of their husbands and unmarried women pray for marrying ideal husbands. Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(240309) -- KATHMANDU, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A devotee receives tika during the Maha Shivaratri festival on the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 8, 2024. Maha Shivaratri is a major festival in Hinduism celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(240309) -- KATHMANDU, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A sadhu (holy man) is seen during the Maha Shivaratri festival on the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 8, 2024. Maha Shivaratri is a major festival in Hinduism celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-TEEJ FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(230918) -- KATHMANDU, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women celebrate the Teej Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 18, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-TEEJ FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(230918) -- KATHMANDU, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women celebrate the Teej Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 18, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-TEEJ FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(230918) -- KATHMANDU, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women celebrate the Teej Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 18, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-TEEJ FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(230918) -- KATHMANDU, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman offers prayers during the Teej Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 18, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-SHRAWAN-PRAYERS

(230717) -- KATHMANDU, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hindu devotees pray at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 17, 2023. The holy month of Shrawan is considered auspicious as people offer prayers to Lord Shiva. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-SHRAWAN-PRAYERS

(230717) -- KATHMANDU, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hindu devotees pray at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 17, 2023. The holy month of Shrawan is considered auspicious as people offer prayers to Lord Shiva. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-SHRAWAN-PRAYERS

(230717) -- KATHMANDU, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hindu devotees are seen at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 17, 2023. The holy month of Shrawan is considered auspicious as people offer prayers to Lord Shiva. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(230218) -- KATHMANDU, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Devotees are seen at the Pashupatinath Temple during the Hindu festival Maha Shivaratri in Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb. 18, 2023. Maha Shivaratri is a major festival in Hinduism celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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Mahashivaratri Eve at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal

Hindu saints camp in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Nepali capital Kathmandu as they arrive the Himalayan Nation for the annual festival of Shivaratri. This year the Shivaratri also called Maha Shivaratri falls on 18th February which is translated as âGreat Night of Shivaâ. In Hindu mythology, Shiva is regarded as the protector and destroyer. Hindu saints are considered the dispel of Lord Shiva; thousands of them throng the temple annually for the festival.

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Mahashivaratri Eve at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal

Hindu saints camp in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Nepali capital Kathmandu as they arrive the Himalayan Nation for the annual festival of Shivaratri. This year the Shivaratri also called Maha Shivaratri falls on 18th February which is translated as âGreat Night of Shivaâ. In Hindu mythology, Shiva is regarded as the protector and destroyer. Hindu saints are considered the dispel of Lord Shiva; thousands of them throng the temple annually for the festival.

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Mahashivaratri Eve at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal

Sadhus, the holy personas who have devoted their lives to god Shiva throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu every year prepare cannabis as they camp around Ram Mandir. Thick plume of smoke covers the area just across the Bagmati River that flows through the Pashupatinath Temple, the air in that particular area is really high which takes people to the state of psychosis or on trip.The marijuana which has religious significance in Hinduism which goes higher with arrival of Shivaratri festival when it is consumed as âPrasadâ of Lord Shiva, the revered god in Hindu mythology.

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Mahashivaratri Eve at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal

Hindu saints camp in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Nepali capital Kathmandu as they arrive the Himalayan Nation for the annual festival of Shivaratri. This year the Shivaratri also called Maha Shivaratri falls on 18th February which is translated as âGreat Night of Shivaâ. In Hindu mythology, Shiva is regarded as the protector and destroyer. Hindu saints are considered the dispel of Lord Shiva; thousands of them throng the temple annually for the festival.

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Mahashivaratri Eve at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal

Sadhus, the holy personas who have devoted their lives to god Shiva throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu every year prepare cannabis as they camp around Ram Mandir. Thick plume of smoke covers the area just across the Bagmati River that flows through the Pashupatinath Temple, the air in that particular area is really high which takes people to the state of psychosis or on trip.The marijuana which has religious significance in Hinduism which goes higher with arrival of Shivaratri festival when it is consumed as âPrasadâ of Lord Shiva, the revered god in Hindu mythology.

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Mahashivaratri Eve at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal

Revered Hindu Temple and Pilgrim site- Pashupatinath Temple illuminates with light as it is pictured using long exposure technique on eve of Shivaratri. The Maha Shivaratri- night dedicated to Lord Shiva, the protector falls on Saturday-18th February this year. "Maha Shivaratri" known as night of Lord Shiva is observed with great fervor in Nepal as well as in India and other Hindu populous countries. Generally, the Day of Maha Shivaratri falls on every 13th night or 14th day of luni- solar month according to the Lunar Calendar. Every temple of Lord Shiva is flocked with pilgrims on the day of Shivaratri.

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Mahashivaratri Eve at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal

Hindu saints camp in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Nepali capital Kathmandu as they arrive the Himalayan Nation for the annual festival of Shivaratri. This year the Shivaratri also called Maha Shivaratri falls on 18th February which is translated as âGreat Night of Shivaâ. In Hindu mythology, Shiva is regarded as the protector and destroyer. Hindu saints are considered the dispel of Lord Shiva; thousands of them throng the temple annually for the festival.

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Mahashivaratri Eve at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal

Sadhus, the holy personas who have devoted their lives to god Shiva throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu every year prepare cannabis as they camp around Ram Mandir. Thick plume of smoke covers the area just across the Bagmati River that flows through the Pashupatinath Temple, the air in that particular area is really high which takes people to the state of psychosis or on trip.The marijuana which has religious significance in Hinduism which goes higher with arrival of Shivaratri festival when it is consumed as âPrasadâ of Lord Shiva, the revered god in Hindu mythology.

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Mahashivaratri Eve at Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal

Sadhus, the holy personas who have devoted their lives to god Shiva throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu every year prepare cannabis as they camp around Ram Mandir. Thick plume of smoke covers the area just across the Bagmati River that flows through the Pashupatinath Temple, the air in that particular area is really high which takes people to the state of psychosis or on trip.The marijuana which has religious significance in Hinduism which goes higher with arrival of Shivaratri festival when it is consumed as âPrasadâ of Lord Shiva, the revered god in Hindu mythology.

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BALA CHATURDASHI FESTIVAL

(221122) -- KATHMANDU, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Oil lamps and the offerings are pictured during the Bala Chaturdashi Festival at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Nov. 21, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BALA CHATURDASHI FESTIVAL

(221122) -- KATHMANDU, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman lights an oil lamp during the Bala Chaturdashi Festival at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Nov. 21, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BALA CHATURDASHI FESTIVAL

(221122) -- KATHMANDU, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People sit beside oil lamps during the Bala Chaturdashi Festival at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Nov. 21, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-TEEJ FESTIVAL

(220830) -- KATHMANDU, Aug. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Women celebrate the Teej Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Aug. 30, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-TEEJ FESTIVAL

(220830) -- KATHMANDU, Aug. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman offers prayers during the Teej Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Aug. 30, 2022. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-JANAI PURNIMA

(220812) -- KATHMANDU, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A devotee receives tika on the forehead during the Janai Purnima festival on the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Aug. 12, 2022. During this festival, Hindus take holy bath and perform annual change of the Janai, a sacred cotton string worn around their chest or tied on the wrist, in the belief that it will protect and purify them. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-JANAI PURNIMA

(220812) -- KATHMANDU, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A priest arranges the Janai during the Janai Purnima festival on the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Aug. 12, 2022. During this festival, Hindus take holy bath and perform annual change of the Janai, a sacred cotton string worn around their chest or tied on the wrist, in the belief that it will protect and purify them. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(220301) -- KATHMANDU, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A holy man (Sadhu) is seen during Maha Shivaratri festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 1, 2022. Maha Shivaratri is a major festival in Hinduism celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(220301) -- KATHMANDU, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A devotee offers prayer at Pashupatinath Temple during Maha Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 1, 2022. Maha Shivaratri is a major festival in Hinduism celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(220301) -- KATHMANDU, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Holy men (Sadhus) are seen during Maha Shivaratri festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 1, 2022. Maha Shivaratri is a major festival in Hinduism celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-MAHA SHIVARATRI

(220301) -- KATHMANDU, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Holy men (Sadhus) are seen during Maha Shivaratri festival on the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 1, 2022. Maha Shivaratri is a major festival in Hinduism celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-MAHA SHIVARATRI

(220301) -- KATHMANDU, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Holy men (Sadhus) are seen during Maha Shivaratri festival on the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 1, 2022. Maha Shivaratri is a major festival in Hinduism celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-MAHA SHIVARATRI

(220228) -- KATHMANDU, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man is seen at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb. 28, 2022, one day ahead of Maha Shivaratri festival. Maha Shivaratri is a major festival in Hinduism celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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A month long Shree Swasthani festival in Kathmandu, Nepal

Hindu devotees perform a ritual at the Pashupatinath Temple during the month-long Swasthani festival in Kathmandu on February 11, 2021. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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A month long Shree Swasthani festival in Kathmandu, Nepal

Hindu devotees perform a ceremonial bath in the holy Bagmati River during the month-long Swasthani festival, at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on February 11, 2021. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)