"Goddess Durga"

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14 October 2025

Bangles are displayed at the Durga Puja Bazaar during the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

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14 October 2025

Jewelry is displayed at the Durga Puja Bazaar during the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

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14 October 2025

Silver rings are displayed at the Durga Puja Bazaar during the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

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14 October 2025

A woman sells sarees during the Durga Puja Bazaar at the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

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14 October 2025

Traditional necklaces adorned with cowry shells are displayed at the Durga Puja Bazaar during the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

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7 October 2025

The main goddess (Mu Dyah) of the Thecho Navadurga is seen during the annual ritual dance at Mulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on October 7, 2025. Part of the centuries-old Thecho Navadurga Naach, performed during Vijaya Dashami and Kojagrat Purnima, the goddess is carried by devotees in full ritual attire -- masks, ornaments, and sacred khukuris -- from the Thecho temple to the royal courtyard, accompanied by rhythmic beats and devotional hymns, reflecting Newar faith and cultural traditions.

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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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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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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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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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