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Painting Of Halchowk Aakash Bhairab Masks In Preparation For Indra Jatra Festival
Khwapa (masks) of the deity of Halchowk Aakash Bhairab are displayed ahead of the Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 28, 2025. Revered as a fierce guardian deity, the Halchowk Aakash Bhairab holds a prominent place in Newar culture, and his dance is a major highlight of the festival, drawing large crowds of devotees and spectators annually. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #12683660 |
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| Photographer | Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto |
| Category | Religion and Belief |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto |
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