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Historic Toran Restored To Kumari House In Kathmandu, Nepal

The historic toran of the right-side window above the main entrance of Kumari House is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025, after being 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).

Photo ID	#13010022
Date Taken	21 November 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto

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