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Buddhist Devotees Mark Last Day Of Gunla Festival In Kathmandu

Buddhist devotees participate in rituals on the final day of Gunla, the sacred tenth month of the Nepal Sambat calendar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 24, 2025. Worshippers line up to offer prayers, circumambulate the Swayambhunath stupa, and perform devotional music with traditional instruments including dhime, bhusya, dha baja, and nya khin baja. The Gunla festival features early morning processions, scripture recitations, and prayers, honoring the teachings of Buddha and the tradition of the monastic rains retreat. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12670253
Date taken: 24 August 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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