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Janai Purnima Or A Sacred Thread Festival In Nepal

A portrait of a local priest after tying a Doro, or a sacred colorful thread, around the wrist of a devotee during the Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 9, 2025. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan, people from the Bhraman and Chhetri communities change their Janai (a sacred thread). Similarly, people from other communities have a Doro (sacred colorful thread) tied around their wrists. It is believed that this thread protects people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists, wishing them a healthy and long life. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#12627355
Date Taken	9 August 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto
Category	Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Copyright	© 2025 NurPhoto - Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto

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