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Man Maya Maharjan Of Lalitpur Marks 5th Janku Ritual At Age 105, Nepal

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, of Lalitpur, Nepal, marks her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual on April 18, 2026, reaching the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony that marks advanced age milestones and is performed through religious rites along with gatherings of family and community members. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors in her community in Lalitpur. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members as part of the Newar cultural practice recognizing longevity and social respect for elders. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13591449
Date Taken	18 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto

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