"Protection from misfortune"

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9 Aug 2025

A portrait of a local priest after tying a Doro, or a sacred colorful thread, around the wrist of a devotee during the Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 9, 2025. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan, people from the Bhraman and Chhetri communities change their Janai (a sacred thread). Similarly, people from other communities have a Doro (sacred colorful thread) tied around their wrists. It is believed that this thread protects people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists, wishing them a healthy and long life.

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9 Aug 2025

A local priest ties a Doro, or a sacred colorful thread, around the wrist of a devotee during the Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 9, 2025. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan, people from the Brahmin and Chhetri communities change their Janai, a sacred thread. Similarly, people from other communities have a Doro, a sacred colorful thread, tied around their wrists. It is believed that this thread protects people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists, wishing them a healthy and long life.

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#12627363

9 Aug 2025

A local priest ties a Doro, or a sacred colorful thread, around the wrist of a devotee during the Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 9, 2025. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan, people from the Brahmin and Chhetri communities change their Janai, a sacred thread. Similarly, people from other communities have a Doro, a sacred colorful thread, tied around their wrists. It is believed that this thread protects people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists, wishing them a healthy and long life.

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#12627383

9 Aug 2025

A local priest ties a Doro, or a sacred colorful thread, around the wrist of a devotee during the Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 9, 2025. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan, people from the Brahmin and Chhetri communities change their Janai, a sacred thread. Similarly, people from other communities have a Doro, a sacred colorful thread, tied around their wrists. It is believed that this thread protects people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists, wishing them a healthy and long life.

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#11117134

3 Apr 2024

A Balinese child with a painted body is praying as they participate in the Ngerebeg tradition in Tegallalang Village, Bali, Indonesia, on April 3, 2024. Ngerebeg is a ritual aimed at driving away misfortune and evil spirits from the village. The locals believe that by conducting this ritual, their neighborhood will be protected from both physical and mythical plagues. The ritual is quite colorful, with teenagers and children dressing up with colorful paint and decorated ornaments that resemble astral beings as they pray and march around the village.

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3 Apr 2024

A Balinese child with a painted body is praying as they participate in the Ngerebeg tradition in Tegallalang Village, Bali, Indonesia, on April 3, 2024. Ngerebeg is a ritual aimed at driving away misfortune and evil spirits from the village. The locals believe that by conducting this ritual, their neighborhood will be protected from both physical and mythical plagues. The ritual is quite colorful, with teenagers and children dressing up with colorful paint and decorated ornaments that resemble astral beings as they pray and march around the village.

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#5902214

3 Aug 2020

Nepalese youth from Hindu school Bhagwat Sanyaas Aashram Gurukul offering rituals during Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, August 03, 2020. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan people from Bhraman and Chhetri community change their “Janai” (a scared thread). Similarly people from other communities get tied a “Doro” (sacred colorful thread) around their wrest. It is assumed that this thread protect people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists wishing them healthy and long life.

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#5902216

3 Aug 2020

Nepalese youth from Hindu school Bhagwat Sanyaas Aashram Gurukul offering rituals during Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, August 03, 2020. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan people from Bhraman and Chhetri community change their “Janai” (a scared thread). Similarly people from other communities get tied a “Doro” (sacred colorful thread) around their wrest. It is assumed that this thread protect people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists wishing them healthy and long life.

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#5902218

3 Aug 2020

Nepalese youth from Hindu school Bhagwat Sanyaas Aashram Gurukul offering rituals during Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, August 03, 2020. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan people from Bhraman and Chhetri community change their “Janai” (a scared thread). Similarly people from other communities get tied a “Doro” (sacred colorful thread) around their wrest. It is assumed that this thread protect people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists wishing them healthy and long life.

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#5902228

3 Aug 2020

Nepalese youth from Hindu school Bhagwat Sanyaas Aashram Gurukul performing ritual during Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, August 03, 2020. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan people from Bhraman and Chhetri community change their “Janai” (a scared thread). Similarly people from other communities get tied a “Doro” (sacred colorful thread) around their wrest. It is assumed that this thread protect people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists wishing them healthy and long life.

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#5902220

3 Aug 2020

A Nepalese youth from Hindu school Bhagwat Sanyaas Aashram Gurukul taking rituals holy bath during Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, August 03, 2020. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan people from Bhraman and Chhetri community change their “Janai” (a scared thread). Similarly people from other communities get tied a “Doro” (sacred colorful thread) around their wrest. It is assumed that this thread protect people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists wishing them healthy and long life.

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3 Aug 2020

A Nepalese youth from Hindu school Bhagwat Sanyaas Aashram Gurukul taking rituals holy bath during Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, August 03, 2020. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan people from Bhraman and Chhetri community change their “Janai” (a scared thread). Similarly people from other communities get tied a “Doro” (sacred colorful thread) around their wrest. It is assumed that this thread protect people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists wishing them healthy and long life.

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#5902224

3 Aug 2020

A Nepalese youth from Hindu school Bhagwat Sanyaas Aashram Gurukul taking rituals holy bath during Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, August 03, 2020. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan people from Bhraman and Chhetri community change their “Janai” (a scared thread). Similarly people from other communities get tied a “Doro” (sacred colorful thread) around their wrest. It is assumed that this thread protect people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists wishing them healthy and long life.

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#5902226

3 Aug 2020

A Nepalese youth from Hindu school Bhagwat Sanyaas Aashram Gurukul shave his head for the ritual procession for Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, August 03, 2020. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan people from Bhraman and Chhetri community change their “Janai” (a scared thread). Similarly people from other communities get tied a “Doro” (sacred colorful thread) around their wrest. It is assumed that this thread protect people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists wishing them healthy and long life.

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3 Aug 2020

A Nepalese Priest offering rituals during Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, August 03, 2020. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan people from Bhraman and Chhetri community change their “Janai” (a scared thread). Similarly people from other communities get tied a “Doro” (sacred colorful thread) around their wrest. It is assumed that this thread protect people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists wishing them healthy and long life.

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#5902210

3 Aug 2020

A Nepalese Priest offering rituals during Janai Purnima festival or Rakchhya Bandhan at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, August 03, 2020. During Janai Purnima or Rakchhya Bandhan people from Bhraman and Chhetri community change their “Janai” (a scared thread). Similarly people from other communities get tied a “Doro” (sacred colorful thread) around their wrest. It is assumed that this thread protect people from diseases and misfortune. People from Terai and India also celebrate this festival as Rakchhya Bandhan. Sisters tie attractive Rakhis on their brothers' wrists wishing them healthy and long life.

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