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22 Feb 2026

Marathi women wait to offer prayers during the Cha Raja Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 5, 2025. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother, Goddess Parvati. The iconic Mumbai Cha Raja is a beloved symbol of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, drawing lakhs of devotees each year in a celebration of faith, unity, and tradition.

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22 Feb 2026

A man fries a bhatura at a food stall during the Cha Raja Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 5, 2025. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother, Goddess Parvati. The iconic Mumbai Cha Raja is a beloved symbol of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, drawing lakhs of devotees each year in a celebration of faith, unity, and tradition.

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22 Feb 2026

A man fries a bhatura at a food stall during the Cha Raja Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 5, 2025. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother, Goddess Parvati. The iconic Mumbai Cha Raja is a beloved symbol of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, drawing lakhs of devotees each year in a celebration of faith, unity, and tradition.

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22 Feb 2026

The idol of Lord Ganesh is adorned with a garland as prayers are performed during the Cha Raja Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 5, 2025. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother, Goddess Parvati. The iconic Mumbai Cha Raja is a beloved symbol of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, drawing lakhs of devotees each year in a celebration of faith, unity, and tradition.

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12 Jan 2026

Interim Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki lays a wreath at the statue of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah on his birth anniversary, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The day commemorates Shah's role in the unification of Nepal.

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12 Jan 2026

Interim Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki lays a wreath at the statue of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah on his birth anniversary, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The day commemorates Shah's role in the unification of Nepal.

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12 Jan 2026

Interim Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki lays a wreath at the statue of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah on his birth anniversary, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The day commemorates Shah's role in the unification of Nepal.

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12 Jan 2026

Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel lays a wreath at the statue of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah on his birth anniversary, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The day commemorates Shah's role in the unification of Nepal.

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12 Jan 2026

Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel lays a wreath at the statue of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah on his birth anniversary, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The day commemorates Shah's role in the unification of Nepal.

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12 Jan 2026

Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel lays a wreath at the statue of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah on his birth anniversary, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The day commemorates Shah's role in the unification of Nepal.

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12 Jan 2026

Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel lays a wreath at the statue of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah on his birth anniversary, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The day commemorates Shah's role in the unification of Nepal.

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12 Jan 2026

Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel lays a wreath at the statue of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah on his birth anniversary, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The day commemorates Shah's role in the unification of Nepal.

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12 Jan 2026

Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel lays a wreath at the statue of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah on his birth anniversary, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The day commemorates Shah's role in the unification of Nepal.

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12 Jan 2026

Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel lays a wreath at the statue of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah on his birth anniversary, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The day commemorates Shah's role in the unification of Nepal.

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11 Jan 2026

Nepali pro-monarchists dance and sing below the statue of Prithivi Narayan Shah in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026, which is celebrated as National Unity Day. The birth anniversary of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah is celebrated as National Unification Day in the Himalayan nation. Prithvi Narayan Shah, the then king of Gorkha, ascends the throne at the age of 20 and launches the unification campaign amid significant social, economic, and geographical challenges. He passes away in 1831 BS at the age of 52. Prithvi Jayanti commemorates Nepal's shared history, culture, and national pride, and serves as a reminder to strengthen unity amid diversity. The day highlights the importance of placing national interest above personal interests and carries special significance in instilling a sense of dedication, service, and responsibility toward the nation among the younger generation. Shah's unification campaign enables Nepal to remain one of the world's oldest independent nations by safeguarding national sovereignty and independence. His teachings, including the notion that both internal and external threats undermine the nation, remain relevant today, particularly in the fight against corruption and the promotion of good governance. His description of Nepal as a ''yam between two rocks'' continues to resonate in the country's geopolitical context.

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11 Jan 2026

Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel lays a wreath at the statue of Prithivi Narayan Shah in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026, on Shah's birth anniversary, which is also celebrated as National Unity Day. The birth anniversary of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah is celebrated as National Unification Day in the Himalayan nation. Prithvi Narayan Shah, the then king of Gorkha, ascends the throne at the age of 20 and launches the unification campaign amid significant social, economic, and geographical challenges. He passes away in 1831 BS at the age of 52. Prithvi Jayanti commemorates Nepal's shared history, culture, and national pride, and serves as a reminder to strengthen unity amid diversity. The day highlights the importance of placing national interest above personal interests and carries special significance in instilling a sense of dedication, service, and responsibility toward the nation among the younger generation. Shah's unification campaign enables Nepal to remain one of the world's oldest independent nations by safeguarding national sovereignty and independence. His teachings, including the notion that both internal and external threats undermine the nation, remain relevant today, particularly in the fight against corruption and the promotion of good governance. His description of Nepal as a ''yam between two rocks'' continues to resonate in the country's geopolitical context.

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