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  • India Agriculture Paddy
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    India Agriculture Paddy
    Farm workers harvest rice paddy in an agricultural field in Debidanga, on the outskirts of Siliguri, India, on November 20, 2025. (Photo by Diptendu Dutta/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Agriculture Paddy
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    India Agriculture Paddy
    Farm workers harvest rice paddy in an agricultural field in Debidanga, on the outskirts of Siliguri, India, on November 20, 2025. (Photo by Diptendu Dutta/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    Nepali Hindu devotees float live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    Nepali Hindu devotees float live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    A Nepali Hindu devotee floats live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    A Nepali Hindu devotee floats live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    A Nepali Hindu devotee spreads the ingredients of seven grains, locally called ''Satbeej,'' on the day of Bala Chaturdashi, a Hindu festival to give salvation to departed souls, in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    Nepali Hindu devotees float live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    Nepali Hindu devotees spread the ingredients of seven grains, locally called ''Satbeej,'' on the day of Bala Chaturdashi, a Hindu festival to give salvation to departed souls, in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025. The seven grains include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    Nepali Hindu devotees spread the ingredients of seven grains, locally called ''Satbeej,'' on the day of Bala Chaturdashi, a Hindu festival to give salvation to departed souls, in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025. The seven grains include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    A Nepali Hindu devotee floats live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    Nepali Hindu devotees spread the ingredients of seven grains, locally called ''Satbeej,'' on the day of Bala Chaturdashi, a Hindu festival to give salvation to departed souls, in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025. The seven grains include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    A Nepali Hindu devotee floats live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    A Nepali Hindu devotee floats live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    A monkey eats the sacred grains, Satbeej, a mixture of seven grains, spread by Hindu devotees along the trail of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during the Bala Chaturdashi festival, a Hindu festival to give salvation to departed souls. The seven grains, also called Satbeej, include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath Temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath Temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    A Nepali Hindu devotee spreads the ingredients of seven grains, locally called ''Satbeej,'' on the day of Bala Chaturdashi, a Hindu festival to give salvation to departed souls, in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    A Nepali Hindu devotee floats live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    A Nepali Hindu devotee floats live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    Nepali Hindu devotees float live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    A Nepali Hindu devotee spreads the ingredients of seven grains, locally called ''Satbeej,'' on the day of Bala Chaturdashi, a Hindu festival to give salvation to departed souls, in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    Nepali Hindu devotees spread the ingredients of seven grains, locally called ''Satbeej,'' on the day of Bala Chaturdashi, a Hindu festival to give salvation to departed souls, in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025. The seven grains include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    Nepali Hindu devotees float live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
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    Nepal Observes Bala Chaturdashi, A Festival To Give Salvation To Departed Souls
    Nepali Hindu devotees float live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

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    Assam Harvest Rice Paddy
    Farmers carry harvested rice paddy in a rice agricultural field in Nagaon District, Assam, India, on November 16, 2025. (Photo by Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto)

     

  • Assam Harvest Rice Paddy
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    Assam Harvest Rice Paddy
    Farmers carry harvested rice paddy in a rice agricultural field in Nagaon District, Assam, India, on November 16, 2025. (Photo by Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto)

     

  • Rice Harvest in Lianyungang
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    Rice Harvest in Lianyungang
    A harvester transfers rice to a truck at Daxin Farm in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China, on November 12, 2025. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Traditional Paddy Drying Practices In Lalitpur, Nepal
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    Traditional Paddy Drying Practices In Lalitpur, Nepal
    Farmers dry paddy crops in the sunshine using traditional methods after the harvest in Lalitpur, Nepal, on November 07, 2025 (Photo by Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto).

     

  • Traditional Paddy Drying Practices In Lalitpur, Nepal
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    Traditional Paddy Drying Practices In Lalitpur, Nepal
    Farmers dry paddy crops in the sunshine using traditional methods after the harvest in Lalitpur, Nepal, on November 07, 2025 (Photo by Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto).

     

  • Traditional Paddy Drying Practices In Lalitpur, Nepal
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    Traditional Paddy Drying Practices In Lalitpur, Nepal
    Farmers dry paddy crops in the sunshine using traditional methods after the harvest in Lalitpur, Nepal, on November 07, 2025 (Photo by Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto).

     

  • Traditional Paddy Drying Practices In Lalitpur, Nepal
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    Traditional Paddy Drying Practices In Lalitpur, Nepal
    Farmers dry paddy crops in the sunshine using traditional methods after the harvest in Lalitpur, Nepal, on November 07, 2025 (Photo by Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto).

     

  • Traditional Paddy Drying Practices In Lalitpur, Nepal
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    Traditional Paddy Drying Practices In Lalitpur, Nepal
    Farmers dry paddy crops in the sunshine using traditional methods after the harvest in Lalitpur, Nepal, on November 07, 2025 (Photo by Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto).

     

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    Rice Harvest Season In Nepal
    November 7, 2025, Bhaktapur, Nepal: A Nepalese farmer winnows rice grains during the harvest season on the outskirts of Bhaktapur, Nepal. Rice, Nepal's staple crop, plays a vital role in the country's economy and food security, employing a large portion of the rural population. The harvest season typically begins in late October and continues through November, marking a crucial period for farmers before the onset of winter. (Credit Image: © Skanda Gautam/ZUMA Press Wire (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
    Represented by ZUMA Press, Inc.

     

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    Walking Through The Ruins: Life In Gaza During The Ceasefire
    A young Palestinian girl carries a pot of rice she receives at a shelter where families live in Gaza City, Palestine, on November 5, 2025. (Photo by Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto)

     

  • Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
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    Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
    A woman winnows the chaff from unhusked rice after harvesting at the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on November 5, 2025. Rice harvesting in Nepal, especially in the Terai and valley regions, is a labor-intensive process involving cutting mature paddy with sickles, bundling stalks, sun-drying the harvested rice, and then winnowing to separate the grains from the husks. This traditional method, passed down through generations, sustains local communities and preserves agricultural heritage. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
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    Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
    A woman winnows the chaff from unhusked rice after harvesting at the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on November 5, 2025. Rice harvesting in Nepal, especially in the Terai and valley regions, is a labor-intensive process involving cutting mature paddy with sickles, bundling stalks, sun-drying the harvested rice, and then winnowing to separate the grains from the husks. This traditional method, passed down through generations, sustains local communities and preserves agricultural heritage. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
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    Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
    A woman winnows the chaff from unhusked rice after harvesting at the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on November 5, 2025. Rice harvesting in Nepal, especially in the Terai and valley regions, is a labor-intensive process involving cutting mature paddy with sickles, bundling stalks, sun-drying the harvested rice, and then winnowing to separate the grains from the husks. This traditional method, passed down through generations, sustains local communities and preserves agricultural heritage. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
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    Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
    A woman winnows the chaff from unhusked rice after harvesting at the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on November 5, 2025. Rice harvesting in Nepal, especially in the Terai and valley regions, is a labor-intensive process involving cutting mature paddy with sickles, bundling stalks, sun-drying the harvested rice, and then winnowing to separate the grains from the husks. This traditional method, passed down through generations, sustains local communities and preserves agricultural heritage. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
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    Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
    A woman winnows the chaff from unhusked rice after harvesting at the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on November 5, 2025. Rice harvesting in Nepal, especially in the Terai and valley regions, is a labor-intensive process involving cutting mature paddy with sickles, bundling stalks, sun-drying the harvested rice, and then winnowing to separate the grains from the husks. This traditional method, passed down through generations, sustains local communities and preserves agricultural heritage. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
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    Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
    A woman winnows the chaff from unhusked rice after harvesting at the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on November 5, 2025. Rice harvesting in Nepal, especially in the Terai and valley regions, is a labor-intensive process involving cutting mature paddy with sickles, bundling stalks, sun-drying the harvested rice, and then winnowing to separate the grains from the husks. This traditional method, passed down through generations, sustains local communities and preserves agricultural heritage. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
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    Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
    A woman winnows the chaff from unhusked rice after harvesting at the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on November 5, 2025. Rice harvesting in Nepal, especially in the Terai and valley regions, is a labor-intensive process involving cutting mature paddy with sickles, bundling stalks, sun-drying the harvested rice, and then winnowing to separate the grains from the husks. This traditional method, passed down through generations, sustains local communities and preserves agricultural heritage. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
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    Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
    A woman winnows the chaff from unhusked rice after harvesting at the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on November 5, 2025. Rice harvesting in Nepal, especially in the Terai and valley regions, is a labor-intensive process involving cutting mature paddy with sickles, bundling stalks, sun-drying the harvested rice, and then winnowing to separate the grains from the husks. This traditional method, passed down through generations, sustains local communities and preserves agricultural heritage. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
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    Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
    A woman winnows the chaff from unhusked rice after harvesting at the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on November 5, 2025. Rice harvesting in Nepal, especially in the Terai and valley regions, is a labor-intensive process involving cutting mature paddy with sickles, bundling stalks, sun-drying the harvested rice, and then winnowing to separate the grains from the husks. This traditional method, passed down through generations, sustains local communities and preserves agricultural heritage. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
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    Traditional Rice Harvesting In Nepal
    A woman winnows the chaff from unhusked rice after harvesting at the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on November 5, 2025. Rice harvesting in Nepal, especially in the Terai and valley regions, is a labor-intensive process involving cutting mature paddy with sickles, bundling stalks, sun-drying the harvested rice, and then winnowing to separate the grains from the husks. This traditional method, passed down through generations, sustains local communities and preserves agricultural heritage. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

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    All Souls Day In Kolkata
    The moon is bright. Indian Christians pay tribute at the graves of their loved ones on All Souls Day in Kolkata, India, on November 2, 2025. The day honors the dead as friends and families gather in cemeteries to decorate graves with candles and flowers and offer prayers. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • All Souls Day In Kolkata
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    All Souls Day In Kolkata
    The moon is bright. Indian Christians pay tribute at the graves of their loved ones on All Souls Day in Kolkata, India, on November 2, 2025. The day honors the dead as friends and families gather in cemeteries to decorate graves with candles and flowers and offer prayers. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • Rice Harvest in Suqian
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    Rice Harvest in Suqian
    Farmers drive machines to harvest rice in the fields in Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, on October 30, 2025. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Rice Harvest in Suqian
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    Rice Harvest in Suqian
    Farmers drive machines to harvest rice in the fields in Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, on October 30, 2025. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Rice Harvest in Suqian
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    Rice Harvest in Suqian
    Farmers drive machines to harvest rice in the fields in Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, on October 30, 2025. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Rice Harvest in Suqian
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    Rice Harvest in Suqian
    Farmers drive machines to harvest rice in the fields in Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, on October 30, 2025. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

     

  • Rice Harvest in Suqian
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    Rice Harvest in Suqian
    Farmers drive machines to harvest rice in the fields in Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, on October 30, 2025. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

     

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