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Maghe Sankranti Festival in Nepal

Worker pours Molten Raw Hardened molasses on mud bucket to prepare molasses “Chaku” at Tokha, Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Molasses “Chaku” is usually prepared and consumed during the Maghe Sankranti Festival and throughout winter by Nepalese. It is believed that consuming “Chaku” promotes good health and warmth in the cold months. In the market shopkeeper sells 250 grams of Chaku at NRs 40 to 50, depending on the ingredients used. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#2416295
Date Taken	10 January 2018
Location	N/A
Photographer	Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto

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