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Tongue Piercing Festival Of Bode, Nepal

A 10-inch-long needle is held high during the annual tongue piercing festival in Bode, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. Locally known as ''Jibro chedne Jatra,'' the festival is observed annually on the second day of the Nepali New Year. The medieval town, once a separate state in the medieval age of Nepal, celebrates this festivity with grandeur. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13581262
Date Taken	15 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

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