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Maha Shivaratri Festival In Nepal

Hindu devotees whisper into the ear of the sacred bull ''Nandi,'' who is considered Shiva's vehicle (vahana) in Hindu mythology. This practice signifies a devotee's prayer or wish being conveyed directly to Lord Shiva through Nandi at Doleshwor Mahadev Temple during the Maha Shivaratri festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on February 26, 2025. (Photo by Amit Machamasi/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#12097729
Date Taken	26 February 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Amit Machamasi/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Amit Machamasi/NurPhoto

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