Tongue Piercing Festival Of Bode, Nepal

Tongue Piercing Festival Of Bode, Nepal

Sujan Bagh Shrestha, 30, is pictured right after undergoing the ritual of tongue piercing in the medieval town on April 15, 2025. Locally called ''Jibro chedne Jatra,'' this festivity is observed annually on the second day of the Nepali New Year. The town, which used to be a separate state in the medieval age of Nepal, observes this festivity with grandeur. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Date: 15 April 2025
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Copyright: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest
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Sujan Bagh Shrestha tongue piercing ritual Jibro chedne Jatra 15 April 2025 Nepali New Year medieval town separate state Nepal festivity grandeur Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto annual event tradition cultural heritage medieval age second day celebration local custom photo piercing ceremony historical practice community event cultural significance New Year festival ceremonial act traditional observance historical town cultural identity ethnic festival annual tradition.

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