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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Third Papal March In Warsaw
Several hundred people take part in the Papal March in Warsaw, Poland on 19 October, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) -
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Royal Family Celebrates Durga Puja Festival
Priests perform a ritual in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga at a Royal House Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, on September 30, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto) -
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Royal Family Celebrates Durga Puja Festival
Priests perform a ritual in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga at a Royal House Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, on September 30, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto) -
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Durga Puja Festival In Kolkata, India
Priests of the Ramakrishna Mission perform a ritual in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga at Belur Math, about 26 kilometers north of Kolkata, India, on September 29, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto) -
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Durga Puja Festival In Kolkata, India
Devotees visit Belur Math, and priests of the Ramakrishna Mission perform a ritual in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga at Belur Math, about 26 kilometers north of Kolkata, India, on September 29, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto) -
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Durga Puja Festival In Kolkata, India
Priests of the Ramakrishna Mission perform a ritual in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga at Belur Math, about 26 kilometers north of Kolkata, India, on September 29, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Priests attend the annual Shikali Jatra of Khokana in Lalitpur, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights in the air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects their town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Deities in human form put on ritual attire before performing in the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities. It is also regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Deities in human form are escorted up the hill to the Shikali temple premises for the commencement of the ceremony in Khokana, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities. It is also regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Deities in human form are escorted up the hill to the Shikali temple premises for the commencement of the ceremony in Khokana, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities. It is also regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A Nepali child plays a traditional instrument as he marches towards the Shikali ground to observe the annual ''Shikali Jatra'' festival in Khokana, Lalitpur, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights in the air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. A medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, Khokana observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. It starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes along with 14 masked deities come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects their town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Deities in human form are escorted up the hill to the Shikali temple premises for the commencement of the ceremony in Khokana, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities. It is also regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Religious volunteers carry necessary items and march towards the Sikali Jatra venue in Khokana of Lalitpur on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. It starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects their town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Devotees attend the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Lalitpur, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Devotees attend the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Lalitpur, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Pope Leo XIV Presider Over The Canonisation Ceremony Of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
In Vatican City, Vatican, on September 7, 2025, priests pray during a Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV (not seen) for the canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto) -
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Pope Leo XIV Presider Over The Canonisation Ceremony Of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
In Vatican City, Vatican, on September 7, 2025, priests pray during a Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV (not seen) for the canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto) -
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Pope Leo XIV Presider Over The Canonisation Ceremony Of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
Priests with giant photos of Carlo Acutis wait for the start of the Mass for the canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis, celebrated by Pope Leo XIV (not seen), in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto) -
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Pope Francis consecrates two new Archbishops
October 25, 2013 - Vatican City, Vatican State, Italy: Pope Francis consecrated two new Archbishops, both Papal Nuncios, during his episcopal ordination in St. Peter's Basilica. French Archbishop Jean-Marie Speich was named Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana in August. Italian Archbishop Giampiero Gloder was named the President of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Sept., which is dedicated to the training of the priests who will serve in the Diplomatic Corps of the Holy See. (Massimiliano Migliorato/CPP/Polaris)
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