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8 October 2025

Devotees rotate the chariot of Lord Satya Narayan while celebrating the Lord Narayan Jatra festival in Hadigaun, Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 8, 2025.

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8 October 2025

A Nepali boy dons traditional attire and watches the Hadigaun festival procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 8, 2025. This unique festival is an age-old tradition, and as they say, ''Kahi Nabhako Jaatra Hadigaun Maa'' (there's no parade like the ones in Handigaun). Hadigaun in Kathmandu is well known for its unique jatras (parades) and cultures. This annual jatra begins on the second day of Dashain and ends on the last night of Dashain. Unlike the chariots in any other jatras, Satyanarayan Jatra has three chariots without wheels. The devotees carry the chariots on their shoulders. The chariots make the shape of an inverted umbrella on the top, consist of idols of various gods on the top, and have the pinnacle at the bottom. Each khat is rotated in a clockwise direction by a man sitting at its base while the chariots make a round of Hadigaun. The jatra is believed to invite protection and prosperity to the local inhabitants. The chariots are then left on the streets for the worshippers to pray and are gradually dismantled to be taken out next year, once the rounds are completed.

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8 October 2025

Nepali Hindu men play traditional instruments while leading the Hadi Gaun Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 8, 2025. This unique festival is an age-old tradition, and as they say, ''Kahi Nabhako Jaatra Hadigaun Maa'' (there's no parade like the ones in Handigaun). Hadigaun in Kathmandu is well known for its unique jatras (parades) and cultures. This annual jatra begins on the second day of Dashain and ends on the last night of Dashain. Unlike the chariots in any other jatras, Satyanarayan Jatra has three chariots without wheels. The devotees carry the chariots on their shoulders. The chariots make the shape of an inverted umbrella on the top, consist of idols of various gods on the top, and have the pinnacle at the bottom. Each khat is rotated in a clockwise direction by a man sitting at its base while the chariots make a round of Hadigaun. The jatra is believed to invite protection and prosperity to the local inhabitants. The chariots are then left on the streets for the worshippers to pray and are gradually dismantled to be taken out next year, once the rounds are completed.

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8 October 2025

Nepali Hindu men play traditional instruments while leading the Hadi Gaun Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 8, 2025. This unique festival is an age-old tradition, and as they say, ''Kahi Nabhako Jaatra Hadigaun Maa'' (there's no parade like the ones in Handigaun). Hadigaun in Kathmandu is well known for its unique jatras (parades) and cultures. This annual jatra begins on the second day of Dashain and ends on the last night of Dashain. Unlike the chariots in any other jatras, Satyanarayan Jatra has three chariots without wheels. The devotees carry the chariots on their shoulders. The chariots make the shape of an inverted umbrella on the top, consist of idols of various gods on the top, and have the pinnacle at the bottom. Each khat is rotated in a clockwise direction by a man sitting at its base while the chariots make a round of Hadigaun. The jatra is believed to invite protection and prosperity to the local inhabitants. The chariots are then left on the streets for the worshippers to pray and are gradually dismantled to be taken out next year, once the rounds are completed.

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#12743125

11 September 2025

People gather to watch a ritual performed on the final day of the Indra Jatra in Basantapur, Nepal, on September 11, 2025. The chariot procession, halted since Monday due to curfew and political unrest, cannot be completed this year. Instead, the festival ends after Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav are ritually worshipped, followed by the ceremonial toppling of the ceremonial pole (lingo).

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11 September 2025

People gather to watch a ritual performed on the final day of the Indra Jatra in Basantapur, Nepal, on September 11, 2025. The chariot procession, halted since Monday due to curfew and political unrest, cannot be completed this year. Instead, the festival ends after Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav are ritually worshipped, followed by the ceremonial toppling of the ceremonial pole (lingo).

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11 September 2025

People gather to watch a ritual performed on the final day of the Indra Jatra in Basantapur, Nepal, on September 11, 2025. The chariot procession, halted since Monday due to curfew and political unrest, cannot be completed this year. Instead, the festival ends after Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav are ritually worshipped, followed by the ceremonial toppling of the ceremonial pole (lingo).

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11 September 2025

People gather to watch a ritual performed on the final day of the Indra Jatra in Basantapur, Nepal, on September 11, 2025. The chariot procession, halted since Monday due to curfew and political unrest, cannot be completed this year. Instead, the festival ends after Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav are ritually worshipped, followed by the ceremonial toppling of the ceremonial pole (lingo).

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11 September 2025

People gather to watch a ritual performed on the final day of the Indra Jatra in Basantapur, Nepal, on September 11, 2025. The chariot procession, halted since Monday due to curfew and political unrest, cannot be completed this year. Instead, the festival ends after Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav are ritually worshipped, followed by the ceremonial toppling of the ceremonial pole (lingo).

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11 September 2025

The sacred pole ''Ya:shi'' is pulled down, marking the end of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 11, 2025. The chariot procession, halted since Monday due to curfew and political unrest, cannot be completed this year. Instead, the festival ends after Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav are ritually worshipped, followed by the ceremonial toppling of the ceremonial pole (lingo) at Basantapur.

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11 September 2025

The sacred pole ''Ya:shi'' is pulled down, marking the end of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 11, 2025. The chariot procession, halted since Monday due to curfew and political unrest, cannot be completed this year. Instead, the festival ends after Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav are ritually worshipped, followed by the ceremonial toppling of the ceremonial pole (lingo) at Basantapur.

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11 September 2025

The sacred pole ''Ya:shi'' is pulled down, marking the end of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 11, 2025. The chariot procession, halted since Monday due to curfew and political unrest, cannot be completed this year. Instead, the festival ends after Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav are ritually worshipped, followed by the ceremonial toppling of the ceremonial pole (lingo) at Basantapur.

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11 September 2025

A statue of Lord Shiva in a chariot is present as Hindu devotees participate in a Shobha Yatra procession in honor of Lord Shiva in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on September 06, 2025. The procession celebrates the 54-foot tall statue of Lord Shiva that is inaugurated at the Bhavani Shankar Mandir. The statue is the tallest statue of Lord Shiva in North America. Shobha Yatra is a vibrant and colorful procession organized by Hindu communities to celebrate significant religious and cultural occasions.

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11 September 2025

A statue of Lord Shiva in a chariot is present as Hindu devotees participate in a Shobha Yatra procession in honor of Lord Shiva in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on September 06, 2025. The procession celebrates the 54-foot tall statue of Lord Shiva that is inaugurated at the Bhavani Shankar Mandir. The statue is the tallest statue of Lord Shiva in North America. Shobha Yatra is a vibrant and colorful procession organized by Hindu communities to celebrate significant religious and cultural occasions.

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6 September 2025

A performer gets ready to show his religious act as part of the Indra Jatra celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025.

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6 September 2025

Nepal's living Goddess Kumari, Trishna Shakya, performs rituals as she ascends on the chariot for a procession around the city as part of the Indra Jatra celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025.

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