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Nepal Observes “Luto Phalne Din” Or Scabies Throwing Festival
A Nepali Hindu man performs rituals of ''Luto Phalne,'' translated as the 'Scabies Throwing Festival,' in the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 17, 2025. The festival is observed by worshipping the Hindu night god Kandarak. This festival is directly linked to the agricultural tradition of Nepali society, where farmers are busy throughout the earlier month of Ashadh planting rice. The festival marks the end of the hectic schedule. While planting rice in the field, farmers work barefoot in muddy water for long hours. Such farming activities can invite various skin diseases like scabies. To ward off such problems and the itchiness they cause, this day is celebrated as a cleansing day for the whole body. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #12562154 |
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| Photographer | Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
| Category | Religion and Belief |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
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