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  • Royal Family  Celebrates Durga Puja Festival
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    Royal Family Celebrates Durga Puja Festival
    Priests perform a ritual in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga at a Royal House Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, on September 30, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • Royal Family  Celebrates Durga Puja Festival
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    Royal Family Celebrates Durga Puja Festival
    Priests perform a ritual in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga at a Royal House Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, on September 30, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Festival In Kolkata, India
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    Durga Puja Festival In Kolkata, India
    Priests of the Ramakrishna Mission perform a ritual in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga at Belur Math, about 26 kilometers north of Kolkata, India, on September 29, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Festival In Kolkata, India
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    Durga Puja Festival In Kolkata, India
    Devotees visit Belur Math, and priests of the Ramakrishna Mission perform a ritual in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga at Belur Math, about 26 kilometers north of Kolkata, India, on September 29, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Festival In Kolkata, India
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    Durga Puja Festival In Kolkata, India
    Priests of the Ramakrishna Mission perform a ritual in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga at Belur Math, about 26 kilometers north of Kolkata, India, on September 29, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    Priests attend the annual Shikali Jatra of Khokana in Lalitpur, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights in the air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects their town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    Deities in human form put on ritual attire before performing in the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities. It is also regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    Deities in human form are escorted up the hill to the Shikali temple premises for the commencement of the ceremony in Khokana, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities. It is also regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    Deities in human form are escorted up the hill to the Shikali temple premises for the commencement of the ceremony in Khokana, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities. It is also regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    A Nepali child plays a traditional instrument as he marches towards the Shikali ground to observe the annual ''Shikali Jatra'' festival in Khokana, Lalitpur, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights in the air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. A medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, Khokana observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. It starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes along with 14 masked deities come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects their town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    Deities in human form are escorted up the hill to the Shikali temple premises for the commencement of the ceremony in Khokana, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities. It is also regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    Religious volunteers carry necessary items and march towards the Sikali Jatra venue in Khokana of Lalitpur on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. It starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects their town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    Devotees attend the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Lalitpur, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
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    Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
    Devotees attend the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Lalitpur, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Pope Leo XIV Presider Over The Canonisation Ceremony Of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
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    Pope Leo XIV Presider Over The Canonisation Ceremony Of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
    In Vatican City, Vatican, on September 7, 2025, priests pray during a Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV (not seen) for the canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto)

     

  • Pope Leo XIV Presider Over The Canonisation Ceremony Of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
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    Pope Leo XIV Presider Over The Canonisation Ceremony Of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
    In Vatican City, Vatican, on September 7, 2025, priests pray during a Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV (not seen) for the canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto)

     

  • Pope Leo XIV Presider Over The Canonisation Ceremony Of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
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    Pope Leo XIV Presider Over The Canonisation Ceremony Of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
    Priests with giant photos of Carlo Acutis wait for the start of the Mass for the canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis, celebrated by Pope Leo XIV (not seen), in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto)

     

  • Relic Of Saint Jude Thaddeus Leaves Mexico
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    Relic Of Saint Jude Thaddeus Leaves Mexico
    August 28, 2025, Mexico, Cdmx, Mexico: Hundreds of parishioners arrive at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City to bid farewell to the Relic of Saint Jude Thaddeus. This relic is a bone from his arm. They arrived on July 29, 2024, and will return to Rome in December after another tour of the places they visited initially, which are the State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, and Puebla. (Credit Image: © Josue Perez/ZUMA Press Wire (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
    Represented by ZUMA Press, Inc.

     

  • 115th Birth Anniversary Of Saint Teresa
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    115th Birth Anniversary Of Saint Teresa
    Nuns of the Missionaries of Charity, along with priests and other people, stand near Saint Teresa's grave during a special evening prayer mass organized on her 115th birth anniversary at Mother House, the global headquarters of the MoC, in Kolkata, West Bengal, on August 26, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • 115th Birth Anniversary Of Saint Teresa
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    115th Birth Anniversary Of Saint Teresa
    Nuns of the Missionaries of Charity, along with priests and other people, stand near Saint Teresa's grave during a special evening prayer mass organized on her 115th birth anniversary at Mother House, the global headquarters of the MoC, in Kolkata, West Bengal, on August 26, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • 115th Birth Anniversary Of Saint Teresa
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    115th Birth Anniversary Of Saint Teresa
    Nuns of the Missionaries of Charity, along with priests and other people, stand near Saint Teresa's grave during a special evening prayer mass organized on her 115th birth anniversary at Mother House, the global headquarters of the MoC, in Kolkata, West Bengal, on August 26, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • 115th Birth Anniversary Of Saint Teresa
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    115th Birth Anniversary Of Saint Teresa
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    Priests dance to the beat of the Dhol (drum) during the annual three-day-long Deodhani festival at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, India, on August 18, 2025. The Deodhani festival is dedicated to the Serpent Goddess Kamakhya. People believe that Goddess Kamakhya fulfills the wishes of the devotees who participate in this festival. (Photo by Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto)

     

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    Priests dance to the beat of the Dhol (drum) during the annual three-day-long Deodhani festival at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, India, on August 18, 2025. The Deodhani festival is dedicated to the Serpent Goddess Kamakhya. People believe that Goddess Kamakhya fulfills the wishes of the devotees who participate in this festival. (Photo by Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto)

     

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    Priests dance to the beat of the Dhol (drum) during the annual three-day-long Deodhani festival at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, India, on August 18, 2025. The Deodhani festival is dedicated to the Serpent Goddess Kamakhya. People believe that Goddess Kamakhya fulfills the wishes of the devotees who participate in this festival. (Photo by Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto)

     

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    Deodhani Festival In India
    Priests dance to the beat of the Dhol (drum) during the annual three-day-long Deodhani festival at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, India, on August 18, 2025. The Deodhani festival is dedicated to the Serpent Goddess Kamakhya. People believe that Goddess Kamakhya fulfills the wishes of the devotees who participate in this festival. (Photo by Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto)

     

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    Priests carry the Hindu God Changunarayan as they head towards the gate of Taleju Bhawani Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 6, 2025, while marking the festival of Changunarayan Yatra. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

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