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  • Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Makes Public Appearance Since September 8 Gen-Z Revolution
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    Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Makes Public Appearance Since September 8 Gen-Z Revolution
    Deposed Nepali former Prime Minister and chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli, attends a public program in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on September 27, following weeks of being out of public view after his resignation on September 9. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Makes Public Appearance Since September 8 Gen-Z Revolution
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    Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Makes Public Appearance Since September 8 Gen-Z Revolution
    Deposed Nepali former Prime Minister and chairman of CPN-UML KP Sharma Oli addresses a public program, re-emerging weeks after being overthrown following the Gen-Z protest during a ceremony in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on September 27. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Makes Public Appearance Since September 8 Gen-Z Revolution
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    Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Makes Public Appearance Since September 8 Gen-Z Revolution
    Former First Lady and wife of KP Sharma Oli, Radhika Shakya, attends a public event in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. During the event, former Prime Minister of Nepal and Chairman of the CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli, makes his first public appearance since stepping down from leadership in the wake of the Gen Z protests that shake the country's political establishment on September 8. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Makes Public Appearance Since September 8 Gen-Z Revolution
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    Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Makes Public Appearance Since September 8 Gen-Z Revolution
    CPN-UML leader Mahesh Basnet gestures as he listens to KP Sharma Oli's address during a public program in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. During the event, former Prime Minister of Nepal and Chairman of the CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli, makes his first public appearance since stepping down from leadership in the wake of the Gen Z protests that shake the country's political establishment on September 8. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Army Holds Grand Rehearsal For Phulpati Badhain, Part Of Hindu Festival- Dashain
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    Nepal Army Holds Grand Rehearsal For Phulpati Badhain, Part Of Hindu Festival- Dashain
    Nepal Army personnel clog their guns, preparing for another round of fire during the grand rehearsal of the Phulpati celebration at the army pavilion in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 26, 2025. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Army Holds Grand Rehearsal For Phulpati Badhain, Part Of Hindu Festival- Dashain
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    Nepal Army Holds Grand Rehearsal For Phulpati Badhain, Part Of Hindu Festival- Dashain
    Nepal Army personnel clog their guns, preparing for another round of fire during the grand rehearsal of the Phulpati celebration at the army pavilion in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 26, 2025. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Army Holds Grand Rehearsal For Phulpati Badhain, Part Of Hindu Festival- Dashain
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    Nepal Army Holds Grand Rehearsal For Phulpati Badhain, Part Of Hindu Festival- Dashain
    Nepal Army personnel clog their guns, preparing for another round of fire during the grand rehearsal of the Phulpati celebration at the army pavilion in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 26, 2025. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Army Holds Grand Rehearsal For Phulpati Badhain, Part Of Hindu Festival- Dashain
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    Nepal Army Holds Grand Rehearsal For Phulpati Badhain, Part Of Hindu Festival- Dashain
    Nepal Army personnel clog their guns, preparing for another round of fire during the grand rehearsal of the Phulpati celebration at the army pavilion in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 26, 2025. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Army Holds Grand Rehearsal For Phulpati Badhain, Part Of Hindu Festival- Dashain
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    Nepal Army Holds Grand Rehearsal For Phulpati Badhain, Part Of Hindu Festival- Dashain
    Nepal Army personnel clog their guns, preparing for another round of fire during the grand rehearsal of the Phulpati celebration at the army pavilion in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 26, 2025. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Genz Protest Nepal
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    Genz Protest Nepal
    Children are seen at a fun park as the Nepal Army enforces curfew duty amidst heightened tensions from the ongoing protests in Nepal on September 12, 2025. Gen Z in Nepal stages protests, calling for a ban on social media and voicing concerns about corruption. (Photo by Yunish Gurung/NurPhoto)

     

  • Army Personnel Patrol Kathmandu Streets Amid Curfew Following Violent ''Gen Z'' Protests And Prime Minister's Resignation
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    Army Personnel Patrol Kathmandu Streets Amid Curfew Following Violent ''Gen Z'' Protests And Prime Minister's Resignation
    Nepal Army personnel stop and check commuters during a strict curfew in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 11, 2025, as authorities struggle to restore order after violent ''Gen Z'' protests force the resignation of the prime minister. Protest leaders name former chief justice Sushila Karki as their preferred candidate to head an interim government. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Army Personnel Patrol Kathmandu Streets Amid Curfew Following Violent ''Gen Z'' Protests And Prime Minister's Resignation
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    Army Personnel Patrol Kathmandu Streets Amid Curfew Following Violent ''Gen Z'' Protests And Prime Minister's Resignation
    Nepal Army personnel stop and check commuters during a strict curfew in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 11, 2025, as authorities struggle to restore order after violent ''Gen Z'' protests force the resignation of the prime minister. Protest leaders name former chief justice Sushila Karki as their preferred candidate to head an interim government. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Army Personnel Patrol Kathmandu Streets Amid Curfew Following Violent ''Gen Z'' Protests And Prime Minister's Resignation
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    Army Personnel Patrol Kathmandu Streets Amid Curfew Following Violent ''Gen Z'' Protests And Prime Minister's Resignation
    Nepal Army personnel stop and check commuters during a strict curfew in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 11, 2025, as authorities struggle to restore order after violent ''Gen Z'' protests force the resignation of the prime minister. Protest leaders name former chief justice Sushila Karki as their preferred candidate to head an interim government. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
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    Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
    Prisoners try to break through the barricade of the Nepal Army after escaping the Dillibazar Jail in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
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    Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
    Prisoners try to break through the barricade of the Nepal Army after escaping the Dillibazar Jail in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
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    Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
    Nepal Army personnel are deployed on the streets of Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, with the imposition of a curfew following the September 8 violence, which results in the death of 30 people. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
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    Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
    Prisoners try to break through the barricade of the Nepal Army after escaping the Dillibazar Jail in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
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    Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
    Prisoners try to break through the barricade of the Nepal Army after escaping the Dillibazar Jail in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
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    Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
    Prisoners try to break through the barricade of the Nepal Army after escaping the Dillibazar Jail in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
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    Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
    Prisoners try to break through the barricade of the Nepal Army after escaping the Dillibazar Jail in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
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    Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
    Prisoners try to break through the barricade of the Nepal Army after escaping the Dillibazar Jail in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
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    Curfew In Nepal Following Violent Clash Of September 8, Army Deployed In Street
    Prisoners try to break through the barricade of the Nepal Army after escaping the Dillibazar Jail in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Tribhuvan International Airport Reopens After Civil Unrest In Nepal
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    Tribhuvan International Airport Reopens After Civil Unrest In Nepal
    Personnel of the Nepal Army guard the entrance of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, as stranded passengers wait outside and vans of a domestic airline enter the premises following news of the reopening. Initially, only airport workers are allowed inside, but after strict security checks, the airport and its entrance open to passengers following days of civil unrest. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Tribhuvan International Airport Reopens After Civil Unrest In Nepal
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    Tribhuvan International Airport Reopens After Civil Unrest In Nepal
    Personnel of the Nepal Army guard the entrance of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, as stranded passengers wait outside and vans of a domestic airline enter the premises following news of the reopening. Initially, only airport workers are allowed inside, but after strict security checks, the airport and its entrance open to passengers following days of civil unrest. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Tribhuvan International Airport Reopens After Civil Unrest In Nepal
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    Tribhuvan International Airport Reopens After Civil Unrest In Nepal
    Personnel of the Nepal Army guard the entrance of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, as stranded passengers wait outside and vans of a domestic airline enter the premises following news of the reopening. Initially, only airport workers are allowed inside, but after strict security checks, the airport and its entrance open to passengers following days of civil unrest. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Tribhuvan International Airport Reopens After Civil Unrest In Nepal
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    Tribhuvan International Airport Reopens After Civil Unrest In Nepal
    Personnel of the Nepal Army guard the entrance of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, as stranded passengers wait outside and vans of a domestic airline enter the premises following news of the reopening. Initially, only airport workers are allowed inside, but after strict security checks, the airport and its entrance open to passengers following days of civil unrest. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Tribhuvan International Airport Reopens After Civil Unrest In Nepal
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    Tribhuvan International Airport Reopens After Civil Unrest In Nepal
    Personnel of the Nepal Army guard the entrance of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, as stranded passengers wait outside and vans of a domestic airline enter the premises following news of the reopening. Initially, only airport workers are allowed inside, but after strict security checks, the airport and its entrance open to passengers following days of civil unrest. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Gen-Z Protest In Nepal
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    Gen-Z Protest In Nepal
    The Kaski jail is seen in Kaski, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after 773 inmates escape when Gen Z protesters storm the compound, one of two major jailbreaks reported in Nepal as violent protests spread nationwide. (Photo by Yunish Gurung/NurPhoto)

     

  • Gen-Z Protest In Nepal
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    Gen-Z Protest In Nepal
    Nepalese army personnel patrol the streets and conduct public checks at Mahendrapool in Pokhara, Nepal, on September 10, 2025. (Photo by Yunish Gurung/NurPhoto)

     

  • Gen-Z Protest In Nepal
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    Gen-Z Protest In Nepal
    A police officer sits outside the Kaski District Police Office, which protesters set on fire, in Pokhara, Nepal, on September 10, 2025. (Photo by Yunish Gurung/NurPhoto)

     

  • Gen-Z Protest In Nepal
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    Gen-Z Protest In Nepal
    The Gandaki Province Parliament building is seen after protesters set it on fire in Pokhara, Nepal, on September 10, 2025. (Photo by Yunish Gurung/NurPhoto)

     

  • Gen-Z Protest In Nepal
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    Gen-Z Protest In Nepal
    A police officer sits outside the Kaski District Police Office, which protesters set on fire, in Pokhara, Nepal, on September 10, 2025. (Photo by Yunish Gurung/NurPhoto)

     

  • Death Toll Continues To Rise As Gen-Z Protestors Clash With Police In Nepal
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    Death Toll Continues To Rise As Gen-Z Protestors Clash With Police In Nepal
    Nepal Army personnel patrol the streets of Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 8, 2025, following the imposition of a curfew in the wake of deadly violence that kills more than 19 students. Gen Z protesters take to the streets against corruption and the ban on social media platforms. Thousands of youths join the protests, criticizing rampant corruption and the government's ban on 26 unregistered social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Snapchat. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Nepalese devotees pull and erect a ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, at Hanuman Dhoka on the first day of the eight-day Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025. The Yonshi is cut from the Bhaktapur forest and is traditionally raised to commence the festival honoring Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The celebration, mainly observed by the Newar community, features mask dances such as Dee Pyakhan, Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, singing, and other religious rituals. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Nepalese devotees pull and erect a ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, at Hanuman Dhoka on the first day of the eight-day Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025. The Yonshi is cut from the Bhaktapur forest and is traditionally raised to commence the festival honoring Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The celebration, mainly observed by the Newar community, features mask dances such as Dee Pyakhan, Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, singing, and other religious rituals. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Masked dancers perform the Dee Pyakhan ritual at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, as a ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, is erected for the eight-day Indra Jatra festival honoring Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The Yonshi, ceremonially cut from the Bhaktapur forest, marks the start of the festival. Indra Jatra is observed by the Newar community following Hindu and Buddhist traditions and features mask dances including Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, as well as singing and other rituals. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Masked dancers perform the Dee Pyakhan ritual at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, as a ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, is erected for the eight-day Indra Jatra festival honoring Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The Yonshi, ceremonially cut from the Bhaktapur forest, marks the start of the festival. Indra Jatra is observed by the Newar community following Hindu and Buddhist traditions and features mask dances including Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, as well as singing and other rituals. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Masked dancers perform the Dee Pyakhan ritual at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, as a ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, is erected for the eight-day Indra Jatra festival honoring Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The Yonshi, ceremonially cut from the Bhaktapur forest, marks the start of the festival. Indra Jatra is observed by the Newar community following Hindu and Buddhist traditions and features mask dances including Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, as well as singing and other rituals. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Nepalese devotees pay homage and circumambulate the ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, while performing with traditional instruments on the first day of the eight-day Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025. The festival honors Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains, beginning with the raising of the ceremonial pole at Hanuman Dhoka. The Yonshi is ceremonially cut from the forest in Bhaktapur for this ritual. Indra Jatra includes mask dances such as Dee Pyakhan, Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, singing, and other devotional rituals, and is mainly observed by the Newar community following both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    A soldier of the Gurju Paltan pays homage and circumambulates the ceremonial Yonshi pole while playing a traditional instrument in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, during the first day of the eight-day Indra Jatra festival. The Yonshi, ceremonially cut from the forest in Bhaktapur, is central to the festival honoring Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The celebrations feature mask dances including Dee Pyakhan, Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, singing, and other rituals, observed primarily by the Newar community following both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Masked dancers perform the Dee Pyakhan ritual at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, as a ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, is erected for the eight-day Indra Jatra festival honoring Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The Yonshi, ceremonially cut from the Bhaktapur forest, marks the start of the festival. Indra Jatra is observed by the Newar community following Hindu and Buddhist traditions and features mask dances including Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, as well as singing and other rituals. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Masked dancers perform the Dee Pyakhan ritual at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, as a ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, is erected for the eight-day Indra Jatra festival honoring Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The Yonshi, ceremonially cut from the Bhaktapur forest, marks the start of the festival. Indra Jatra is observed by the Newar community following Hindu and Buddhist traditions and features mask dances including Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, as well as singing and other rituals. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Masked dancers perform the Dee Pyakhan ritual at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, as a ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, is erected for the eight-day Indra Jatra festival honoring Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The Yonshi, ceremonially cut from the Bhaktapur forest, marks the start of the festival. Indra Jatra is observed by the Newar community following Hindu and Buddhist traditions and features mask dances including Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, as well as singing and other rituals. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Masked dancers perform the Dee Pyakhan ritual at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, as a ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, is erected for the eight-day Indra Jatra festival honoring Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The Yonshi, ceremonially cut from the Bhaktapur forest, marks the start of the festival. Indra Jatra is observed by the Newar community following Hindu and Buddhist traditions and features mask dances including Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, as well as singing and other rituals. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Soldiers of the Nepal Army pay homage and circumambulate the ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, while playing the trumpet on the first day of the eight-day Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025. The festival begins with the raising of the Yonshi at Hanuman Dhoka and honors Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The Yonshi is ceremonially cut from the Bhaktapur forest for the ritual. Indra Jatra features mask dances such as Dee Pyakhan, Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, singing, and other ritual performances, and is primarily observed by the Newar community following both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Soldiers of the Gurju Paltan pay homage and circumambulate the ceremonial Yonshi pole while playing the flute in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, during the first day of the eight-day Indra Jatra festival. The Yonshi, ceremonially cut from Bhaktapur forest, is central to the festival honoring Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The event features mask dances including Dee Pyakhan, Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, singing, and other rituals, observed primarily by the Newar community following Hindu and Buddhist traditions. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Indra Jatra Festival Starts In Kathmandu, Nepal
    A Nepal Army soldier pays homage and circumambulates the ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, while playing the trumpet on the first day of the eight-day Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025. The festival begins with the raising of the Yonshi at Hanuman Dhoka and honors Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The Yonshi is ceremonially cut from the Bhaktapur forest for the ritual. Indra Jatra features mask dances such as Dee Pyakhan, Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, singing, and other ritual performances, and is primarily observed by the Newar community following both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra 2025 In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra 2025 In Kathmandu, Nepal
    A Khwapa (mask) of Majipa Lakhey, one of the principal dances of the Indra Jatra festival, is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 2, 2025, ahead of the festival. Majipa Lakhey, also called Shanta Bhairab, is a guardian deity in Newar culture and features prominently in traditional performances during the celebrations. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra 2025 In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra 2025 In Kathmandu, Nepal
    The chariot of the Living Goddess Kumari is seen during the preparations ahead of the Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 2, 2025. Revered as a central figure, the Kumari is carried in this chariot during the annual procession, which is a key highlight of the celebrations. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra 2025 In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra 2025 In Kathmandu, Nepal
    The chariot of the Living God Bhairab is seen during the preparations ahead of the Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 2, 2025. Bhairab, a powerful deity in Newar culture, symbolizes protection and strength, and his procession is one of the festival's main highlights. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

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