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  • India Religion
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    India Religion
    An artisan makes an idol of the Hindu Goddess Durga on the street side in the Kumartuli area, a potter's colony, in Kolkata, India, on September 12, 2025. The five-day Durga Puja Hindu festival begins on September 27. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Religion
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    India Religion
    An artisan makes an idol of the Hindu Goddess Durga on the street side in the Kumartuli area, a potter's colony, in Kolkata, India, on September 12, 2025. The five-day Durga Puja Hindu festival begins on September 27. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Religion
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    India Religion
    An artist gives finishing touches to the eyes of Hindu Goddess Durga in Kumartuli, the potter's village in Kolkata, India, on September 12, 2025. The four-day long Hindu festival, Durga Puja, begins on September 27. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Kolkata
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    Daily Life In Kolkata
    A street vendor arranges clothes for sale under a temporary pandal still under construction as preparations ramp up for the upcoming Durga Puja festival. The city begins to buzz with activity, with artisans, shopkeepers, and devotees getting ready to celebrate the grand annual event that honors the goddess Durga. The festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Kolkata
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    Daily Life In Kolkata
    A street vendor arranges clothes for sale under a temporary pandal still under construction as preparations ramp up for the upcoming Durga Puja festival. The city begins to buzz with activity, with artisans, shopkeepers, and devotees getting ready to celebrate the grand annual event that honors the goddess Durga. The festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil.

    (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Kolkata
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    Daily Life In Kolkata
    A street vendor arranges clothes for sale under a temporary pandal still under construction as preparations ramp up for the upcoming Durga Puja festival. The city begins to buzz with activity, with artisans, shopkeepers, and devotees getting ready to celebrate the grand annual event that honors the goddess Durga. The festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Kolkata
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    Daily Life In Kolkata
    A street vendor arranges clothes for sale under a temporary pandal still under construction as preparations ramp up for the upcoming Durga Puja festival. The city begins to buzz with activity, with artisans, shopkeepers, and devotees getting ready to celebrate the grand annual event that honors the goddess Durga. The festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Kolkata
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    Daily Life In Kolkata
    A street vendor arranges clothes for sale under a temporary pandal still under construction as preparations ramp up for the upcoming Durga Puja festival. The city begins to buzz with activity, with artisans, shopkeepers, and devotees getting ready to celebrate the grand annual event that honors the goddess Durga. The festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Kolkata
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    Daily Life In Kolkata
    A street vendor arranges clothes for sale under a temporary pandal still under construction as preparations ramp up for the upcoming Durga Puja festival. The city begins to buzz with activity, with artisans, shopkeepers, and devotees getting ready to celebrate the grand annual event that honors the goddess Durga. The festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil.

    (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Pollution
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    India Pollution
    Artisans create a Durga Puja temporary pandal with used plastic bottles themed around ''Pollution in the Sea Due to Plastic'' to raise awareness about environmental issues, especially during a culturally significant event like Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, on September 10, 2025. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil.

    (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Pollution
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    India Pollution
    Artisans create a Durga Puja temporary pandal with used plastic bottles themed around ''Pollution in the Sea Due to Plastic'' to raise awareness about environmental issues, especially during a culturally significant event like Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, on September 10, 2025. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil.

    (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Pollution
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    India Pollution
    Artisans create a Durga Puja temporary pandal with used plastic bottles themed around ''Pollution in the Sea Due to Plastic'' to raise awareness about environmental issues, especially during a culturally significant event like Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, on September 10, 2025. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil.

    (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Pollution
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    India Pollution
    Artisans create a Durga Puja temporary pandal with used plastic bottles themed around ''Pollution in the Sea Due to Plastic'' to raise awareness about environmental issues, especially during a culturally significant event like Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, on September 10, 2025. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil.

    (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Pollution
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    India Pollution
    Artisans create a Durga Puja temporary pandal with used plastic bottles themed around ''Pollution in the Sea Due to Plastic'' to raise awareness about environmental issues, especially during a culturally significant event like Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, on September 10, 2025. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil.

    (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Pollution
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    India Pollution
    Artisans create a Durga Puja temporary pandal with used plastic bottles themed around ''Pollution in the Sea Due to Plastic'' to raise awareness about environmental issues, especially during a culturally significant event like Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, on September 10, 2025. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil.

    (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Pollution
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    India Pollution
    Artisans create a Durga Puja temporary pandal with used plastic bottles themed around ''Pollution in the Sea Due to Plastic'' to raise awareness about environmental issues, especially during a culturally significant event like Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, on September 10, 2025. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil.

    (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Pollution
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    India Pollution
    Artisans create a Durga Puja temporary pandal with used plastic bottles themed around ''Pollution in the Sea Due to Plastic'' to raise awareness about environmental issues, especially during a culturally significant event like Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, on September 10, 2025. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil.

    (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Pollution
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    India Pollution
    Artisans create a Durga Puja temporary pandal with used plastic bottles themed around ''Pollution in the Sea Due to Plastic'' to raise awareness about environmental issues, especially during a culturally significant event like Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, on September 10, 2025. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil.

    (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
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    Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
    An artisan prepares idols of the Hindu goddess Durga in a temporary pandal under construction in Kolkata, India, on September 9, 2025, ahead of the Durga Puja festival. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil.

    (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
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    Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
    Artisans decorate a residential building in Kolkata, India, on September 9, 2025, ahead of the Durga Puja festival. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
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    Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
    Artisans decorate a temporary pandal under construction in Kolkata, India, on September 9, 2025, ahead of the Durga Puja festival. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
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    Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
    Artisans decorate a temporary pandal under construction in Kolkata, India, on September 9, 2025, ahead of the Durga Puja festival. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
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    Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
    An artisan prepares idols of the Hindu goddess Durga in a temporary pandal under construction ahead of the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India, on September 9, 2025. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
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    Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
    An artisan prepares idols of the Hindu goddess Durga in a temporary pandal under construction in Kolkata, India, on September 9, 2025, ahead of the Durga Puja festival. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil.

    (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
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    Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India
    Artisans decorate a temporary pandal under construction in Kolkata, India, on September 9, 2025, ahead of the Durga Puja festival. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    A Nepali girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari poses for a photo in Kathmandu Durbar Square during the Kumari Pooja held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, who is known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As a part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    A Nepali girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari poses for a photo in Kathmandu Durbar Square during the Kumari Pooja held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, who is known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As a part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    A Nepali girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari poses for a photo in front of the Swet Bhairab statue in Kathmandu Durbar Square during the Kumari Pooja on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy and manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    A Nepali girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari poses for a photo in front of the Swet Bhairab statue in Kathmandu Durbar Square during the Kumari Pooja on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy and manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    A Nepali girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari poses for a photo in Kathmandu Durbar Square during the Kumari Pooja held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, who is known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As a part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    A Nepali girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari poses for a photo in Kathmandu Durbar Square during the Kumari Pooja held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, who is known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As a part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    A Nepali girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari poses for a photo in Kathmandu Durbar Square during the Kumari Pooja held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, who is known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As a part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    A Nepali girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari poses for a photo in Kathmandu Durbar Square during the Kumari Pooja held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, who is known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As a part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    Nepali girls dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari pose for a photo in front of the Swet Bhairab statue in Kathmandu Durbar Square during the Kumari Pooja in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy and manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    A Nepali girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari poses for a photo in Kathmandu Durbar Square during the Kumari Pooja held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, who is known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As a part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    A Nepali girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari poses for a photo in Kathmandu Durbar Square during the Kumari Pooja held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, who is known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As a part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    A Nepali girl receives the final touch of make-up as she prepares for the Kumari Pooja at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy and manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    A Nepali girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari poses for a photo in Kathmandu Durbar Square during the Kumari Pooja held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, who is known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As a part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
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    Kumari Pooja: A Worship Of Pre-pubescent Girls For Good Luck And Wellness In Nepal
    A Nepali girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari poses for a photo in front of the Swet Bhairab statue in Kathmandu Durbar Square during the Kumari Pooja on September 5, 2025. Pre-pubescent girls dressed as the living goddess Kumari are worshipped every year right before the main day of Indra Jatra in the courtyard of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is believed to ward off bad luck and diseases. Girls below the age of 12 years, donned in regalia like the living goddess Kumari, perform rituals to please Taleju Bhawani, the Hindu Goddess. Locally called ''Kumari Pooja,'' Newari girls hold rituals annually in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple, known for her earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy and manifestations. ''Kanyas,'' or girls taking part in this annual procession, are taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple for worship, one of the Shaktipith of Nepal, which opens its doors only for a day during Dashain. As part of the ritual, the participating girls are taken around the temple of Taleju Bhawani, a Hindu deity whose face is not displayed to the public and has remained hidden for centuries. The procession of worshipping the girls undergoes three methods: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. It is believed that girls taking part in the procession do not have any health problems. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In India
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    Daily Life In India
    An artisan makes an idol of the Hindu Goddess Durga in Kumartuli, the potter's village in Kolkata, India, on August 19, 2025. The five-day long Hindu festival, Durga Puja, begins on September 28. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In India
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    Daily Life In India
    An artisan makes an idol of the Hindu Goddess Durga in Kumartuli, the potter's village in Kolkata, India, on August 19, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In India
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    Daily Life In India
    An artisan works on an idol of the Hindu goddess Ganesha ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in the craftsman's village of Kumartuli in Kolkata, India, on August 19, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
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    Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
    Trishna Shakya, the royal Kumari (Living Goddess) of Nepal, gestures as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 6, 2025, making her first public appearance of the Nepali year. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
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    Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
    Trishna Shakya, the royal Kumari (Living Goddess) of Nepal, gestures as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 6, 2025, making her first public appearance of the Nepali year. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
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    Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
    Trishna Shakya, the royal Kumari (Living Goddess) of Nepal, gestures as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 6, 2025, making her first public appearance of the Nepali year. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
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    Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
    Trishna Shakya, the royal Kumari (Living Goddess) of Nepal, gestures as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 6, 2025, making her first public appearance of the Nepali year. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
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    Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
    Trishna Shakya, the royal Kumari (Living Goddess) of Nepal, gestures as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 6, 2025, making her first public appearance of the Nepali year. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
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    Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
    Trishna Shakya, the royal Kumari (Living Goddess) of Nepal, gestures as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 6, 2025, making her first public appearance of the Nepali year. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
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    Nepal's Royal Kumari Makes First Public Appearance Of The Year On Changunarayan Yatra
    Trishna Shakya, the royal Kumari (Living Goddess) of Nepal, gestures as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 6, 2025, making her first public appearance of the Nepali year. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • FEATURE - Bilder der Woche
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    FEATURE - Bilder der Woche
    An artisan hangs decorative pieces at a pandal or temporary platform for the upcoming Durga Puja festival in Kolkata. Artisan busy to decorates community Puja Pandal(temporary platform) ahead of Durga Puja Festival on September 17, 2017 in Kolkata. The annual five days festival begins on September 26 and worship Goddess Durga who symbolized power and the triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Saikat Paul/Pacific Press) - pacific928058.JPG//PACIFICPRESS_xyz00000195_000004/Credit:Saikat Paul/PACIFIC PRESS/SIPA/1709180945 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00823120
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