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7 March 2025

Nepali revelers smear vermillion powder on each other's faces after erecting the sacred bamboo pole, Chir, at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 7, 2025. The bamboo, which is 32 feet long and six inches thick, is suitable to be erected as Chir with pieces of cloth tied on its three layers of umbrella-like structure, symbolizing Nepali gods and goddesses. The tradition of erecting the ''Chir'' is believed to have its historical roots in the story of Prahlad from the medieval period. Prahlad's aunt, Holika, sits on fire with Prahlad on her lap to kill him, but she gets burned down instead, leaving Prahlad unaffected. This story is related to the erection of Chir as its symbol. To mark the death of Holika, who had the boon to remain unaffected by fire but gets burned down, and to celebrate the victory of godliness over devil forces, Holi is believed to have started, and the burning of Chir is based on it.

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7 March 2025

Nepali revelers worship the sacred bamboo pole, Chir, as it lies on Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 7, 2025. The bamboo, which is 32 feet long and six inches thick, is suitable to be erected as Chir with pieces of cloth tied on its three layers of umbrella-like structure, symbolizing Nepali gods and goddesses. The tradition of erecting the Chir is believed to have its historical roots in the story of Prahlad from the medieval period. Prahlad's aunt, Holika, sits on fire with Prahlad on her lap to kill him, but she gets burned instead, leaving Prahlad unaffected. This story is related to the erection of Chir as its symbol. To mark the death of Holika, who had the boon to remain unaffected by fire but gets burned down, and to celebrate the victory of godliness over devil forces, Holi is believed to have started, and the burning of Chir is based on this tradition.

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7 March 2025

A Nepali reveler performs rituals of worshipping the sacred bamboo pole, Chir, as it lies on the Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 7, 2025. The bamboo, which is 32 feet long and six inches thick, is suitable to be erected as Chir with pieces of cloth tied on its three layers of umbrella-like structure, symbolizing Nepali gods and goddesses. The tradition of erecting the ''Chir'' is believed to have its historical roots in the story of Prahlad from the medieval period. Prahlad's aunt, Holika, sits on fire with Prahlad on her lap to kill him, but she gets burned down instead, leaving Prahlad unaffected. This story is related to the erection of Chir as its symbol. To mark the death of Holika, who has the boon to remain unaffected by fire but gets burned down, and to celebrate the victory of godliness over devil forces, Holi is believed to have started, and the burning of Chir is based on it.

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9 November 2024

Banners protest the destruction of a Buddhist monastery and the forced resettlement of Tibetans by the Chinese to build a dam along the Drichu River. The banners hang in the Bhutia Bazaar (Tibetan Market) in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 19, 2024. The Tibetan Market is located by Naini Lake and is close to the Sikh Gurudwara and Naini Devi temple. The market is a well-known shopping destination for tourists and local people and gains recognition for the sale of unique Tibetan products that reflect the culture and traditions of the Tibetan people. Traditional Tibetan food such as thupka and momos is also available in the market.

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9 November 2024

Banners protest the destruction of a Buddhist monastery and the forced resettlement of Tibetans by the Chinese to build a dam along the Drichu River. The banners hang in the Bhutia Bazaar (Tibetan Market) in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 19, 2024. The Tibetan Market is located by Naini Lake and is close to the Sikh Gurudwara and Naini Devi temple. The market is a well-known shopping destination for tourists and local people and gains recognition for the sale of unique Tibetan products that reflect the culture and traditions of the Tibetan people. Traditional Tibetan food such as thupka and momos is also available in the market.

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31 August 2024

A tribal man walks along a primitive road cutting through a protected and off-limits forest area in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India, on May 15, 2022. The forest is located near Anju Veedu Village, a small tribal village in Elephant Valley in the Palani Hills, and is not accessible to outsiders without special permission.

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31 August 2024

A talisman to protect from the evil eye is placed by a tribal villager's home in a protected and off-limits reserve forest area in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India, on May 15, 2022. The forest is located near Anju Veedu Village, a small tribal village in Elephant Valley in the Palani Hills, and is not accessible to outsiders without special permission.

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31 August 2024

A sign stands in a protected and off-limits forest reserve area in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India, on May 15, 2022. The forest is located near Anju Veedu Village, a small tribal village in Elephant Valley in the Palani Hills, and is not accessible to outsiders without special permission.

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31 August 2024

A primitive road cuts through a protected and off-limits forest area in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India, on May 15, 2022. The forest is located near Anju Veedu Village, a small tribal village in Elephant Valley in the Palani Hills, and is not accessible to outsiders without special permission.

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31 August 2024

Sholai village school is located in a protected and off-limits forest area in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India, on May 15, 2022. The forest is near the Anju Veedu Village, a small tribal village in Elephant Valley in the Palani Hills, and is not accessible to outsiders without special permission.

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31 August 2024

A river cuts through a protected and off-limits forest area in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India, on May 15, 2022. The forest is located near Anju Veedu Village, a small tribal village in Elephant Valley in the Palani Hills, and is not accessible to outsiders without special permission.

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31 August 2024

Sholai village school is located in a protected and off-limits forest area in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India, on May 15, 2022. The forest is near the Anju Veedu Village, a small tribal village in Elephant Valley in the Palani Hills, and is not accessible to outsiders without special permission.

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31 August 2024

A talisman to protect from the evil eye is placed by a tribal villager's home in a protected and off-limits reserve forest area in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India, on May 15, 2022. The forest is located near Anju Veedu Village, a small tribal village in Elephant Valley in the Palani Hills, and is not accessible to outsiders without special permission.

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31 August 2024

A primitive road cuts through a protected and off-limits forest area in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India, on May 15, 2022. The forest is located near Anju Veedu Village, a small tribal village in Elephant Valley in the Palani Hills, and is not accessible to outsiders without special permission.

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29 February 2024

Victor Lindelof of Manchester United is under pressure from Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on February 28, 2024.

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29 February 2024

Victor Lindelof of Manchester United is under pressure from Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on February 28, 2024.

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