Editorial photo #12266563 Religion and Belief

Tongue Piercing Festival Of Nepal

Devotees gather to watch the Tongue Piercing Festival in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2025. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality has a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, pierces his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12266563
Date taken: 15 April 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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Tongue Piercing Festival Thimi Nepal Bode Thimi Municipality tradition piercing tongue 10-inch iron needle Lunar New Year Sujan Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha worship deities offering flowers thousands of people Sanjit Pariyar NurPhoto April 15 2025 devotees gather festival uncle past perform watch town event culture ceremony ritual.