Editorial photo #13010003 Religion and Belief

Historic Toran Restored To Kumari House In Kathmandu, Nepal

Locals carry the historic toran of the right-side window above the main entrance of Kumari House in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025, after it is retrieved from the Barakat Gallery in London. The carved wooden toran, stolen from Kumari House two decades ago, is welcomed back with traditional music and rituals before being reinstalled in its original location. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13010003
Date taken: 21 November 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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