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30 January 2026

A Nepali Hindu devotee undergoing the annual Madhav Narayan fast takes part in the procession of touring around the town of Thecho in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. During the procession, which is also a part of the month-long Madhav Narayan festival, devotees tour around the city blowing conches and sprinkling sacred water on the bystanding devotees. The annual Madhav Narayan festival begins from the full moon of Poush, the ninth month in the Nepali calendar. The devotees remain on fast for the entire month and abide by strict disciplinary rules and regulations. The devotees roll on the ground as a part of the ritual.

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30 January 2026

A Nepali Hindu devotee undergoing the annual Madhav Narayan fast takes part in the procession of touring around the town of Thecho in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. During the procession, which is also a part of the month-long Madhav Narayan festival, devotees tour around the city blowing conches and sprinkling sacred water on the bystanding devotees. The annual Madhav Narayan festival begins from the full moon of Poush, the ninth month in the Nepali calendar. The devotees remain on fast for the entire month and abide by strict disciplinary rules and regulations. The devotees roll on the ground as a part of the ritual.

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30 January 2026

A Nepali Hindu devotee undergoing the annual Madhav Narayan fast takes part in the procession of touring around the town of Thecho in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. During the procession, which is also a part of the month-long Madhav Narayan festival, devotees tour around the city blowing conches and sprinkling sacred water on the bystanding devotees. The annual Madhav Narayan festival begins from the full moon of Poush, the ninth month in the Nepali calendar. The devotees remain on fast for the entire month and abide by strict disciplinary rules and regulations. The devotees roll on the ground as a part of the ritual.

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30 January 2026

A Nepali Hindu devotee undergoing the annual Madhav Narayan fast, worships as Hindu God Shiva and sprinkles sacred water on the bystanding devotees while taking part in the procession of touring around the town of Thecho in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. During the procession, which is also a part of the month-long Madhav Narayan festival, devotees tour around the city blowing conches and sprinkle sacred water on the bystanding devotees. The annual Madhav Narayan festival begins from the full moon of Poush, the ninth month in the Nepali calendar. The devotees remain on fast for the entire month and abide by strict disciplinary rules and regulations. The devotees roll on the ground as a part of the ritual.

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30 January 2026

A Nepali Hindu devotee undergoing the annual Madhav Narayan fast, worships as Hindu God Shiva and sprinkles sacred water on the bystanding devotees while taking part in the procession of touring around the town of Thecho in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. During the procession, which is also a part of the month-long Madhav Narayan festival, devotees tour around the city blowing conches and sprinkle sacred water on the bystanding devotees. The annual Madhav Narayan festival begins from the full moon of Poush, the ninth month in the Nepali calendar. The devotees remain on fast for the entire month and abide by strict disciplinary rules and regulations. The devotees roll on the ground as a part of the ritual.

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30 January 2026

A Nepali Hindu devotee undergoing the annual Madhav Narayan fast, worships as Hindu God Shiva and sprinkles sacred water on the bystanding devotees while taking part in the procession of touring around the town of Thecho in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. During the procession, which is also a part of the month-long Madhav Narayan festival, devotees tour around the city blowing conches and sprinkle sacred water on the bystanding devotees. The annual Madhav Narayan festival begins from the full moon of Poush, the ninth month in the Nepali calendar. The devotees remain on fast for the entire month and abide by strict disciplinary rules and regulations. The devotees roll on the ground as a part of the ritual.

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30 January 2026

Devotees perform rituals during the month-long Madhav Narayan festival at the Changu Narayan in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026.

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30 January 2026

Devotees perform rituals during the month-long Madhav Narayan festival at the Changu Narayan in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026.

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30 January 2026

Devotees perform rituals during the month-long Madhav Narayan festival at the Changu Narayan in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026.

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30 January 2026

Devotees perform rituals during the month-long Madhav Narayan festival at the Changu Narayan in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026.

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30 January 2026

Devotees perform rituals during the month-long Madhav Narayan festival at the Changu Narayan in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026.

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30 January 2026

Devotees perform rituals during the month-long Madhav Narayan festival at the Changu Narayan in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026.

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30 January 2026

Devotees perform rituals during the month-long Madhav Narayan festival at the Changu Narayan in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026.

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30 January 2026

Devotees perform rituals during the month-long Madhav Narayan festival at the Changu Narayan in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026.

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30 January 2026

A Nepalese devotee carries oil lamps on his head and shoulders during the Swasthani Brata Katha festival or Madhav Narayan Festival celebrated in Thecho, Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. Nepalese devotees impersonate the Hindu God Madhav Narayan and walk around town. The month-long festival is dedicated to the Hindu deities Madhav Narayan.

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30 January 2026

A Nepalese devotee carries oil lamps on his head and shoulders during the Swasthani Brata Katha festival or Madhav Narayan Festival celebrated in Thecho, Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. Nepalese devotees impersonate the Hindu God Madhav Narayan and walk around town. The month-long festival is dedicated to the Hindu deities Madhav Narayan.

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