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  • Swet Bhairab Idol Unveiled During Indra Jatra Festival In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Swet Bhairab Idol Unveiled During Indra Jatra Festival In Kathmandu, Nepal
    An artist meticulously paints the eyes and face of the Swet Bhairab idol at Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, during the first day of Indra Jatra. Celebrated mainly by the Newar community, Indra Jatra is one of Kathmandu's most significant festivals, honoring Lord Indra, the god of rain, and other deities. The festival features chariot processions, mask dances, traditional music, and rituals, marking the beginning of the harvest season and invoking blessings for prosperity and good fortune. (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
    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
    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
    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
    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 Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/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)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Swet Bhairab Idol Unveiled During Indra Jatra Festival In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Swet Bhairab Idol Unveiled During Indra Jatra Festival In Kathmandu, Nepal
    An artist meticulously paints the eyes and face of the Swet Bhairab idol at Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, during the first day of Indra Jatra. Celebrated mainly by the Newar community, Indra Jatra is one of Kathmandu's most significant festivals, honoring Lord Indra, the god of rain, and other deities. The festival features chariot processions, mask dances, traditional music, and rituals, marking the beginning of the harvest season and invoking blessings for prosperity and good fortune. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Swet Bhairab Idol Unveiled During Indra Jatra Festival In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Swet Bhairab Idol Unveiled During Indra Jatra Festival In Kathmandu, Nepal
    An artist meticulously paints the eyes and face of the Swet Bhairab idol at Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, during the first day of Indra Jatra. Celebrated mainly by the Newar community, Indra Jatra is one of Kathmandu's most significant festivals, honoring Lord Indra, the god of rain, and other deities. The festival features chariot processions, mask dances, traditional music, and rituals, marking the beginning of the harvest season and invoking blessings for prosperity and good fortune. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Swet Bhairab Idol Unveiled During Indra Jatra Festival In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Swet Bhairab Idol Unveiled During Indra Jatra Festival In Kathmandu, Nepal
    An artist meticulously paints the eyes and face of the Swet Bhairab idol at Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, during the first day of Indra Jatra. Celebrated mainly by the Newar community, Indra Jatra is one of Kathmandu's most significant festivals, honoring Lord Indra, the god of rain, and other deities. The festival features chariot processions, mask dances, traditional music, and rituals, marking the beginning of the harvest season and invoking blessings for prosperity and good fortune. (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
    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
    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)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
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    Preparations For Indra Jatra Festival
    Preparations are in full swing for the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)