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12 November 2025

The trophy of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), which bears the crown of stone from Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world, is carried through the premises of Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on November 12, 2025, as part of the trophy entourage. The Nepal Cricket Association (CAN) continues the trophy tour in the Valley after completing the trophy tour in different cities of the country. The trophy tour starts from Pashupatinath in Kathmandu and then proceeds to Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, and Hanumandhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu. CAN creates the NPL Trophy last year, incorporating the rock from Kalapaththar located in the Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) area at the top of the trophy to add value to the trophy as being as high as Mt. Everest.

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12 November 2025

The trophy of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), which bears a stone crown from Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world, is on display at the premises of Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on November 12, 2025, as part of the trophy entourage. The Nepal Cricket Association (CAN) continues the trophy tour in the Valley after completing the tour in different cities of the country. The trophy tour starts from Pashupatinath in Kathmandu and then moves to Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, and Hanumandhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu. CAN creates the NPL Trophy last year, incorporating a rock from Kalapaththar located in the Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) area at the top of the trophy to symbolize its height as being as high as Mt. Everest.

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#12981757

12 November 2025

The trophy of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), which bears a stone crown from Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world, is on display at the premises of Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on November 12, 2025, as part of the trophy entourage. The Nepal Cricket Association (CAN) continues the trophy tour in the Valley after completing the tour in different cities of the country. The trophy tour starts from Pashupatinath in Kathmandu and then moves to Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, and Hanumandhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu. CAN creates the NPL Trophy last year, incorporating a rock from Kalapaththar located in the Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) area at the top of the trophy to symbolize its height as being as high as Mt. Everest.

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12 November 2025

The trophy of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), which bears a stone crown from Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world, is on display at the premises of Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on November 12, 2025, as part of the trophy entourage. The Nepal Cricket Association (CAN) continues the trophy tour in the Valley after completing the tour in different cities of the country. The trophy tour starts from Pashupatinath in Kathmandu and then moves to Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, and Hanumandhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu. CAN creates the NPL Trophy last year, incorporating a rock from Kalapaththar located in the Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) area at the top of the trophy to symbolize its height as being as high as Mt. Everest.

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#12839663

7 October 2025

Masked dancers representing deities of the Thecho Navadurga perform the annual ritual dance at Mulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on October 7, 2025. The centuries-old Thecho Navadurga Naach, one of the most sacred Newar traditions, is performed twice a year during Vijaya Dashami and Kojagrat Purnima. Devotees carry the main goddess (Mu Dyah) and other deities in full ritual attire -- masks, ornaments, and sacred khukuris -- from the Thecho temple to the historic royal courtyard amid rhythmic beats and devotional hymns, showcasing Newar faith and cultural heritage.

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7 October 2025

Masked dancers representing deities of the Thecho Navadurga perform the annual ritual dance at Mulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on October 7, 2025. The centuries-old Thecho Navadurga Naach, one of the most sacred Newar traditions, is performed twice a year during Vijaya Dashami and Kojagrat Purnima. Devotees carry the main goddess (Mu Dyah) and other deities in full ritual attire -- masks, ornaments, and sacred khukuris -- from the Thecho temple to the historic royal courtyard amid rhythmic beats and devotional hymns, showcasing Newar faith and cultural heritage.

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7 October 2025

Masked dancers representing deities of the Thecho Navadurga perform the annual ritual dance at Mulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on October 7, 2025. The centuries-old Thecho Navadurga Naach, one of the most sacred Newar traditions, is performed twice a year during Vijaya Dashami and Kojagrat Purnima. Devotees carry the main goddess (Mu Dyah) and other deities in full ritual attire -- masks, ornaments, and sacred khukuris -- from the Thecho temple to the historic royal courtyard amid rhythmic beats and devotional hymns, showcasing Newar faith and cultural heritage.

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#12839666

7 October 2025

Masked dancers representing deities of the Thecho Navadurga perform the annual ritual dance at Mulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on October 7, 2025. The centuries-old Thecho Navadurga Naach, one of the most sacred Newar traditions, is performed twice a year during Vijaya Dashami and Kojagrat Purnima. Devotees carry the main goddess (Mu Dyah) and other deities in full ritual attire -- masks, ornaments, and sacred khukuris -- from the Thecho temple to the historic royal courtyard amid rhythmic beats and devotional hymns, showcasing Newar faith and cultural heritage.

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7 October 2025

Masked dancers representing deities of the Thecho Navadurga perform the annual ritual dance at Mulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on October 7, 2025. The centuries-old Thecho Navadurga Naach, one of the most sacred Newar traditions, is performed twice a year during Vijaya Dashami and Kojagrat Purnima. Devotees carry the main goddess (Mu Dyah) and other deities in full ritual attire -- masks, ornaments, and sacred khukuris -- from the Thecho temple to the historic royal courtyard amid rhythmic beats and devotional hymns, showcasing Newar faith and cultural heritage.

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#12839669

7 October 2025

Masked dancers representing deities of the Thecho Navadurga perform the annual ritual dance at Mulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on October 7, 2025. The centuries-old Thecho Navadurga Naach, one of the most sacred Newar traditions, is performed twice a year during Vijaya Dashami and Kojagrat Purnima. Devotees carry the main goddess (Mu Dyah) and other deities in full ritual attire -- masks, ornaments, and sacred khukuris -- from the Thecho temple to the historic royal courtyard amid rhythmic beats and devotional hymns, showcasing Newar faith and cultural heritage.

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#12839671

7 October 2025

Masked dancers representing deities of the Thecho Navadurga perform the annual ritual dance at Mulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on October 7, 2025. The centuries-old Thecho Navadurga Naach, one of the most sacred Newar traditions, is performed twice a year during Vijaya Dashami and Kojagrat Purnima. Devotees carry the main goddess (Mu Dyah) and other deities in full ritual attire -- masks, ornaments, and sacred khukuris -- from the Thecho temple to the historic royal courtyard amid rhythmic beats and devotional hymns, showcasing Newar faith and cultural heritage.

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#12839672

7 October 2025

Masked dancers representing deities of the Thecho Navadurga perform the annual ritual dance at Mulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on October 7, 2025. The centuries-old Thecho Navadurga Naach, one of the most sacred Newar traditions, is performed twice a year during Vijaya Dashami and Kojagrat Purnima. Devotees carry the main goddess (Mu Dyah) and other deities in full ritual attire -- masks, ornaments, and sacred khukuris -- from the Thecho temple to the historic royal courtyard amid rhythmic beats and devotional hymns, showcasing Newar faith and cultural heritage.

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#12839673

7 October 2025

Masked dancers representing deities of the Thecho Navadurga perform the annual ritual dance at Mulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on October 7, 2025. The centuries-old Thecho Navadurga Naach, one of the most sacred Newar traditions, is performed twice a year during Vijaya Dashami and Kojagrat Purnima. Devotees carry the main goddess (Mu Dyah) and other deities in full ritual attire -- masks, ornaments, and sacred khukuris -- from the Thecho temple to the historic royal courtyard amid rhythmic beats and devotional hymns, showcasing Newar faith and cultural heritage.

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#12839674

7 October 2025

Masked dancers representing deities of the Thecho Navadurga perform the annual ritual dance at Mulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on October 7, 2025. The centuries-old Thecho Navadurga Naach, one of the most sacred Newar traditions, is performed twice a year during Vijaya Dashami and Kojagrat Purnima. Devotees carry the main goddess (Mu Dyah) and other deities in full ritual attire -- masks, ornaments, and sacred khukuris -- from the Thecho temple to the historic royal courtyard amid rhythmic beats and devotional hymns, showcasing Newar faith and cultural heritage.

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#12839675

7 October 2025

Masked dancers representing deities of the Thecho Navadurga perform the annual ritual dance at Mulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on October 7, 2025. The centuries-old Thecho Navadurga Naach, one of the most sacred Newar traditions, is performed twice a year during Vijaya Dashami and Kojagrat Purnima. Devotees carry the main goddess (Mu Dyah) and other deities in full ritual attire -- masks, ornaments, and sacred khukuris -- from the Thecho temple to the historic royal courtyard amid rhythmic beats and devotional hymns, showcasing Newar faith and cultural heritage.

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#12839676

7 October 2025

Masked dancers representing deities of the Thecho Navadurga perform the annual ritual dance at Mulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on October 7, 2025. The centuries-old Thecho Navadurga Naach, one of the most sacred Newar traditions, is performed twice a year during Vijaya Dashami and Kojagrat Purnima. Devotees carry the main goddess (Mu Dyah) and other deities in full ritual attire -- masks, ornaments, and sacred khukuris -- from the Thecho temple to the historic royal courtyard amid rhythmic beats and devotional hymns, showcasing Newar faith and cultural heritage.

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