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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal

The Living Goddess Kumari, regarded as the embodiment of divine female power, sits in her chariot during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The Kumari, who rarely appears in public, is venerated as the city's protector. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12723072
Date taken: 6 September 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Politics

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