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Tongue Piercing Festival Of Bode, Nepal

A crowd of revelers holds their phones high to capture the tongue piercing ritual in Bode, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. Locally called ''Jibro chedne Jatra,'' this event is observed annually on the second day of the Nepali New Year. The medieval town, which was once a separate state in the medieval age of Nepal, observes this festivity with grandeur. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13581266
Date Taken	15 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Large Group of People Revelers phones capture tongue piercing ritual Bode Nepal April 15 2026 Jibro chedne Jatra event annually second day Nepali New Year medieval town separate state medieval age festivity grandeur Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto celebration tradition cultural festival photography historic ceremonial local heritage observation community event photography cultural heritage.