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Flower Giving Rituals Of Rato Machindranath To Yaka: Misa Laxmi Kumari Maharjan

An elderly woman, 75-year-old Yaka: Misa Laxmi Kumari Maharjan, participates in a sacred ritual conducted by the priest of Rato Machhindranath as part of the centuries-old Rato Machhindranath festival in Kirtipur, Nepal, on June 14, 2026. Yaka: Misa Laxmi Kumari Maharjan is a revered figure representing the concept of an unmarried single woman devoted to Bungdya (Machhendranath). Throughout her life, she remains unmarried, taking on the role of Machhendranath's beloved companion. Each year during the Machhendranath Jatra, a grand festival, Yaka: Misa makes a pilgrimage to His house in Pyangtha, Kirtipur, offering flower prasad. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13834368
Date Taken	14 June 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto

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