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Holy Bath Of Seto Machhindranath In Kathmandu, Nepal

Priests perform a holy bath ritual of Seto Machhindranath in the presence of the newly appointed Kumari ARYA TARA SHAKYA, who is not pictured, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 28, 2025. The ritual marks the first public appearance of Kumari ARYA TARA SHAKYA after being taken to TALEJU following her selection during Dashain, ahead of the upcoming Seto Machhindranath Jatra. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13136069
Date Taken	28 December 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto

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