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INDIA-MADHYA PRADESH-BHOPAL-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(240309) -- BHOPAL, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hindu devotees participate in a celebration to mark Hindu festival Maha Shivaratri in Bhopal, the capital of India's Madhya Pradesh state, March 8, 2024. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-MADHYA PRADESH-BHOPAL-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(240309) -- BHOPAL, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hindu devotees participate in a celebration to mark Hindu festival Maha Shivaratri in Bhopal, the capital of India's Madhya Pradesh state, March 8, 2024. (Str/Xinhua)

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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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INDIA-ASSAM-NAGAON-HINDU FESTIVAL

(230219) -- NAGAON, Feb. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A devotee prays during the Maha Shivaratri festival at a Hindu temple in Nagaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam, Feb. 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-ASSAM-NAGAON-HINDU FESTIVAL

(230219) -- NAGAON, Feb. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Devotees visit a temple to pray during the Hindu festival Maha Shivaratri at a temple in Nagaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam, Feb. 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-BENGALURU-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(230218) -- BENGALURU, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Indian Hindu devotee pours milk on Shiva linga on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri festival, in Bengaluru, India, Feb. 18, 2023. Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-BENGALURU-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(230218) -- BENGALURU, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Indian Hindu devotees pour milk on Shiva linga on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri festival, in Bengaluru, India, Feb. 18, 2023. Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-BENGALURU-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(230218) -- BENGALURU, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Indian Hindu devotees pray in front of a statue of Lord Shiva at a temple on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri festival, in Bengaluru, India, Feb. 18, 2023. Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Str/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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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(230218) -- KATHMANDU, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Devotees are seen 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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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(230218) -- KATHMANDU, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A devotee is seen 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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Nepali Army Day Celebration

Nepal Army helicopter hovers over army pavilion in Nepali capital while marking the 260th year of its establishment. Nepal Army on the day of Maha Shivaratri has been celebrating its foundation day which was formed some 260 years before.

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Nepali Army Day Celebration

Nepal Army personnel demonstrate defense activities involving a helicopter during a show at army pavilion in Nepali capital while marking the 260th year of its establishment. Nepal Army on the day of Maha Shivaratri has been celebrating its foundation day which was formed some 260 years before.

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Nepali Army Day Celebration

Nepal Army band parades through the army pavilion in Nepali capital while marking the 260th year of its establishment. Nepal Army on the day of Maha Shivaratri has been celebrating its foundation day which was formed some 260 years before.

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Nepali Army Day Celebration

Nepal Army band parades through the army pavilion in Nepali capital while marking the 260th year of its establishment. Nepal Army on the day of Maha Shivaratri has been celebrating its foundation day which was formed some 260 years before.

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Nepali Army Day Celebration

Vehicles used by Nepalâs Peace keeping force for UN (United Nations) parade through the army pavilion in Nepali capital while marking the 260th year of its establishment. Nepal Army on the day of Maha Shivaratri has been celebrating its foundation day which was formed some 260 years before.

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Nepali Army Day Celebration

Nepal Army sky jumper parachutes over the army pavilion in Nepali capital while marking the 260th year of its establishment. Nepal Army on the day of Maha Shivaratri has been celebrating its foundation day which was formed some 260 years before.

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Nepali Army Day Celebration

Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari administers the guard of honor at Army Pavilion in Nepali capital while witnessing the celebratory event of Nepal Army Day. Nepali President is the chief commander of the Army. Nepal Army on the day of Maha Shivaratri has been celebrating its foundation day which was formed some 260 years before.

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Nepali Army Day Celebration

Nepal Army sky jumper attempts landing at army pavilion in Nepali capital while marking the 260th year of its establishment. Nepal Army on the day of Maha Shivaratri has been celebrating its foundation day which was formed some 260 years before.

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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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Naga Baba reachs Pashupati ahead of Shivaratri

Naga Baba or saints who barely cover their bodies march towards the Pashupati Temple complex ahead of Maha Shivaratri Festival in capital Kathmandu. Sadhus considered the holy personas in Hindu Mythology throng the infamous Shiva Temple, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva- the savior. Hundreds of Sadhus arrive from various parts of Nepal and India for Maha Shivaratri- the night of Lord Shiva observed annually in the Himalayan Nation.

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Naga Baba reachs Pashupati ahead of Shivaratri

Naga Baba or saints who barely cover their bodies march towards the Pashupati Temple complex ahead of Maha Shivaratri Festival in capital Kathmandu. Sadhus considered the holy personas in Hindu Mythology throng the infamous Shiva Temple, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva- the savior. Hundreds of Sadhus arrive from various parts of Nepal and India for Maha Shivaratri- the night of Lord Shiva observed annually in the Himalayan Nation.

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Naga Baba reachs Pashupati ahead of Shivaratri

Naga Baba or saints who barely cover their bodies march towards the Pashupati Temple complex ahead of Maha Shivaratri Festival in capital Kathmandu. Sadhus considered the holy personas in Hindu Mythology throng the infamous Shiva Temple, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva- the savior. Hundreds of Sadhus arrive from various parts of Nepal and India for Maha Shivaratri- the night of Lord Shiva observed annually in the Himalayan Nation.

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Naga Baba reachs Pashupati ahead of Shivaratri

Naga Baba or saints who barely cover their bodies march towards the Pashupati Temple complex ahead of Maha Shivaratri Festival in capital Kathmandu. Sadhus considered the holy personas in Hindu Mythology throng the infamous Shiva Temple, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva- the savior. Hundreds of Sadhus arrive from various parts of Nepal and India for Maha Shivaratri- the night of Lord Shiva observed annually in the Himalayan Nation.

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Naga Baba reachs Pashupati ahead of Shivaratri

Naga Baba or saints who barely cover their bodies march towards the Pashupati Temple complex ahead of Maha Shivaratri Festival in capital Kathmandu. Sadhus considered the holy personas in Hindu Mythology throng the infamous Shiva Temple, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva- the savior. Hundreds of Sadhus arrive from various parts of Nepal and India for Maha Shivaratri- the night of Lord Shiva observed annually in the Himalayan Nation.

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Naga Baba reachs Pashupati ahead of Shivaratri

Naga Baba or saints who barely cover their bodies march towards the Pashupati Temple complex ahead of Maha Shivaratri Festival in capital Kathmandu. Sadhus considered the holy personas in Hindu Mythology throng the infamous Shiva Temple, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva- the savior. Hundreds of Sadhus arrive from various parts of Nepal and India for Maha Shivaratri- the night of Lord Shiva observed annually in the Himalayan Nation.

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Naga Baba reachs Pashupati ahead of Shivaratri

Naga Baba or saints who barely cover their bodies march towards the Pashupati Temple complex ahead of Maha Shivaratri Festival in capital Kathmandu. Sadhus considered the holy personas in Hindu Mythology throng the infamous Shiva Temple, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva- the savior. Hundreds of Sadhus arrive from various parts of Nepal and India for Maha Shivaratri- the night of Lord Shiva observed annually in the Himalayan Nation.

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INDIA-BANGALORE-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(220301) -- BANGALORE, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Indian Hindu devotees pray at a statue of Lord Shiva at a temple on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri festival in Bangalore, India, March 1, 2022. Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Str/Xinhua)

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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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INDIA-AGARTALA-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(220301) -- AGARTALA, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Hindu devotees offer prayers at a temple of Lord Shiva on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri festival in Agartala, capital city of India's northeastern state of Tripura, March 1, 2022. Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-AGARTALA-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(220301) -- AGARTALA, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Hindu devotee offers prayers at a temple of Lord Shiva on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri festival in Agartala, capital city of India's northeastern state of Tripura, March 1, 2022. Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-AGARTALA-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(220301) -- AGARTALA, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Hindu devotees offer prayers at a temple of Lord Shiva on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri festival in Agartala, capital city of India's northeastern state of Tripura, March 1, 2022. Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-AGARTALA-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(220301) -- AGARTALA, March 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Hindu devotee offers prayers at a temple of Lord Shiva on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri festival in Agartala, capital city of India's northeastern state of Tripura, March 1, 2022. Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. (Str/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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NEPAL-KAVRE-LINGAMS-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(220208) -- KAVRE, Feb. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Hindu devotee makes Lingams with clay in Kavre, Nepal, Feb. 7, 2022. The annual Maha Shivaratri festival is to be celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva on March 1 this year. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KAVRE-LINGAMS-MAHA SHIVARATRI FESTIVAL

(220208) -- KAVRE, Feb. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Hindu devotees make Lingams with clay in Kavre, Nepal, Feb. 7, 2022. The annual Maha Shivaratri festival is to be celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva on March 1 this year. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)