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24 August 2024

Masked dancers, depicting various gods and goddesses of Nilbarahi, perform ritualistic and traditional dance steps during the arduous dance festival of Nilbarahi in Bode, Bhaktapur, on August 24, 2024. According to legends, Nil Barahi herself appears in front of the local denizens of Bode and teaches them the current dance style, which symbolizes peace after a war with demons. While doing so, the goddess also binds them with some rules, such as not having food or water during the dance performance and not talking with anyone during the entire performance, which lasts approximately 12-15 hours a day for three consecutive days. Additionally, the dancers must have a lifetime commitment. Once chosen, the dancers must dance for their entire life, regardless of what happens, even the loss of parents. There must be an influential belief and power within the dancers that enable them to dance for such long hours with the same devotion and energy. Whenever they start their dance, a kind of energy rises in the air. All 19 characterized dancers, as well as the musicians who participate in this dance, belong to the Shrestha community of Bode.

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24 August 2024

Masked dancers, depicting various gods and goddesses of Nilbarahi, perform ritualistic and traditional dance steps during the arduous dance festival of Nilbarahi in Bode, Bhaktapur, on August 24, 2024. According to legends, Nil Barahi herself appears in front of the local denizens of Bode and teaches them the current dance style, which symbolizes peace after a war with demons. While doing so, the goddess also binds them with some rules, such as not having food or water during the dance performance and not talking with anyone during the entire performance, which lasts approximately 12-15 hours a day for three consecutive days. Additionally, the dancers must have a lifetime commitment. Once chosen, the dancers must dance for their entire life, regardless of what happens, even the loss of parents. There must be an influential belief and power within the dancers that enable them to dance for such long hours with the same devotion and energy. Whenever they start their dance, a kind of energy rises in the air. All 19 characterized dancers, as well as the musicians who participate in this dance, belong to the Shrestha community of Bode.

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24 August 2024

Masked dancers, depicting various gods and goddesses of Nilbarahi, perform ritualistic and traditional dance steps during the arduous dance festival of Nilbarahi in Bode, Bhaktapur, on August 24, 2024. According to legends, Nil Barahi herself appears in front of the local denizens of Bode and teaches them the current dance style, which symbolizes peace after a war with demons. While doing so, the goddess also binds them with some rules, such as not having food or water during the dance performance and not talking with anyone during the entire performance, which lasts approximately 12-15 hours a day for three consecutive days. Additionally, the dancers must have a lifetime commitment. Once chosen, the dancers must dance for their entire life, regardless of what happens, even the loss of parents. There must be an influential belief and power within the dancers that enable them to dance for such long hours with the same devotion and energy. Whenever they start their dance, a kind of energy rises in the air. All 19 characterized dancers, as well as the musicians who participate in this dance, belong to the Shrestha community of Bode.

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24 August 2024

Masked dancers, depicting various gods and goddesses of Nilbarahi, perform ritualistic and traditional dance steps during the arduous dance festival of Nilbarahi in Bode, Bhaktapur, on August 24, 2024. According to legends, Nil Barahi herself appears in front of the local denizens of Bode and teaches them the current dance style, which symbolizes peace after a war with demons. While doing so, the goddess also binds them with some rules, such as not having food or water during the dance performance and not talking with anyone during the entire performance, which lasts approximately 12-15 hours a day for three consecutive days. Additionally, the dancers must have a lifetime commitment. Once chosen, the dancers must dance for their entire life, regardless of what happens, even the loss of parents. There must be an influential belief and power within the dancers that enable them to dance for such long hours with the same devotion and energy. Whenever they start their dance, a kind of energy rises in the air. All 19 characterized dancers, as well as the musicians who participate in this dance, belong to the Shrestha community of Bode.

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24 August 2024

Masked dancers, depicting various gods and goddesses of Nilbarahi, perform ritualistic and traditional dance steps during the arduous dance festival of Nilbarahi in Bode, Bhaktapur, on August 24, 2024. According to legends, Nil Barahi herself appears in front of the local denizens of Bode and teaches them the current dance style, which symbolizes peace after a war with demons. While doing so, the goddess also binds them with some rules, such as not having food or water during the dance performance and not talking with anyone during the entire performance, which lasts approximately 12-15 hours a day for three consecutive days. Additionally, the dancers must have a lifetime commitment. Once chosen, the dancers must dance for their entire life, regardless of what happens, even the loss of parents. There must be an influential belief and power within the dancers that enable them to dance for such long hours with the same devotion and energy. Whenever they start their dance, a kind of energy rises in the air. All 19 characterized dancers, as well as the musicians who participate in this dance, belong to the Shrestha community of Bode.

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24 August 2024

Masked dancers, depicting various gods and goddesses of Nilbarahi, perform ritualistic and traditional dance steps during the arduous dance festival of Nilbarahi in Bode, Bhaktapur, on August 24, 2024. According to legends, Nil Barahi herself appears in front of the local denizens of Bode and teaches them the current dance style, which symbolizes peace after a war with demons. While doing so, the goddess also binds them with some rules, such as not having food or water during the dance performance and not talking with anyone during the entire performance, which lasts approximately 12-15 hours a day for three consecutive days. Additionally, the dancers must have a lifetime commitment. Once chosen, the dancers must dance for their entire life, regardless of what happens, even the loss of parents. There must be an influential belief and power within the dancers that enable them to dance for such long hours with the same devotion and energy. Whenever they start their dance, a kind of energy rises in the air. All 19 characterized dancers, as well as the musicians who participate in this dance, belong to the Shrestha community of Bode.

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24 August 2024

Masked dancers, depicting various gods and goddesses of Nilbarahi, perform ritualistic and traditional dance steps during the arduous dance festival of Nilbarahi in Bode, Bhaktapur, on August 24, 2024. According to legends, Nil Barahi herself appears in front of the local denizens of Bode and teaches them the current dance style, which symbolizes peace after a war with demons. While doing so, the goddess also binds them with some rules, such as not having food or water during the dance performance and not talking with anyone during the entire performance, which lasts approximately 12-15 hours a day for three consecutive days. Additionally, the dancers must have a lifetime commitment. Once chosen, the dancers must dance for their entire life, regardless of what happens, even the loss of parents. There must be an influential belief and power within the dancers that enable them to dance for such long hours with the same devotion and energy. Whenever they start their dance, a kind of energy rises in the air. All 19 characterized dancers, as well as the musicians who participate in this dance, belong to the Shrestha community of Bode.

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5 September 2020

Nuns from the Catholic Order of the Missionaries of Charity wearing facemasks pray at the tomb of Mother Teresa to mark her 23rd Death Anniversary at the Mother House in Kolkata ,India on September 05,2020.Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta was born on August 26, 1910. In her lifetime, she focussed on the plight of the poor and needy and caring for the sick and helpless. She was simply known and fondly remembered as Mother Teresa around the world. Mother Teresa helped establish homes for those dying of leprosy as well as providing food and healthcare. Mother Teresa was an inspiration to countless for her lifelong commitment to the most vulnerable and is revered by millions of the world.

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5 September 2020

Nuns from the Catholic Order of the Missionaries of Charity wearing facemasks pray at the tomb of Mother Teresa to mark her 23rd Death Anniversary at the Mother House in Kolkata ,India on September 05,2020.Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta was born on August 26, 1910. In her lifetime, she focussed on the plight of the poor and needy and caring for the sick and helpless. She was simply known and fondly remembered as Mother Teresa around the world. Mother Teresa helped establish homes for those dying of leprosy as well as providing food and healthcare. Mother Teresa was an inspiration to countless for her lifelong commitment to the most vulnerable and is revered by millions of the world.

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5 September 2020

Nuns from the Catholic Order of the Missionaries of Charity wearing facemasks pray at the tomb of Mother Teresa to mark her 23rd Death Anniversary at the Mother House in Kolkata ,India on September 05,2020.Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta was born on August 26, 1910. In her lifetime, she focussed on the plight of the poor and needy and caring for the sick and helpless. She was simply known and fondly remembered as Mother Teresa around the world. Mother Teresa helped establish homes for those dying of leprosy as well as providing food and healthcare. Mother Teresa was an inspiration to countless for her lifelong commitment to the most vulnerable and is revered by millions of the world.

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5 September 2020

Nuns from the Catholic Order of the Missionaries of Charity wearing facemasks pray at the tomb of Mother Teresa to mark her 23rd Death Anniversary at the Mother House in Kolkata ,India on September 05,2020.Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta was born on August 26, 1910. In her lifetime, she focussed on the plight of the poor and needy and caring for the sick and helpless. She was simply known and fondly remembered as Mother Teresa around the world. Mother Teresa helped establish homes for those dying of leprosy as well as providing food and healthcare. Mother Teresa was an inspiration to countless for her lifelong commitment to the most vulnerable and is revered by millions of the world.

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5 September 2020

Nuns from the Catholic Order of the Missionaries of Charity wearing facemasks pray at the tomb of Mother Teresa to mark her 23rd Death Anniversary at the Mother House in Kolkata ,India on September 05,2020.Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta was born on August 26, 1910. In her lifetime, she focussed on the plight of the poor and needy and caring for the sick and helpless. She was simply known and fondly remembered as Mother Teresa around the world. Mother Teresa helped establish homes for those dying of leprosy as well as providing food and healthcare. Mother Teresa was an inspiration to countless for her lifelong commitment to the most vulnerable and is revered by millions of the world.

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5 September 2020

Nuns from the Catholic Order of the Missionaries of Charity wearing facemasks pray at the tomb of Mother Teresa to mark her 23rd Death Anniversary at the Mother House in Kolkata ,India on September 05,2020.Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta was born on August 26, 1910. In her lifetime, she focussed on the plight of the poor and needy and caring for the sick and helpless. She was simply known and fondly remembered as Mother Teresa around the world. Mother Teresa helped establish homes for those dying of leprosy as well as providing food and healthcare. Mother Teresa was an inspiration to countless for her lifelong commitment to the most vulnerable and is revered by millions of the world.

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5 September 2020

Nuns from the Catholic Order of the Missionaries of Charity wearing facemasks pray at the tomb of Mother Teresa to mark her 23rd Death Anniversary at the Mother House in Kolkata ,India on September 05,2020.Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta was born on August 26, 1910. In her lifetime, she focussed on the plight of the poor and needy and caring for the sick and helpless. She was simply known and fondly remembered as Mother Teresa around the world. Mother Teresa helped establish homes for those dying of leprosy as well as providing food and healthcare. Mother Teresa was an inspiration to countless for her lifelong commitment to the most vulnerable and is revered by millions of the world.

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5 September 2020

Sr. Mary Prema, superior of the Sisters of Mother Teresa wearing facemasks pray at the tomb of Mother Teresa to mark her 23rd Death Anniversary at the Mother House in Kolkata ,India on September 05,2020.Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta was born on August 26, 1910. In her lifetime, she focussed on the plight of the poor and needy and caring for the sick and helpless. She was simply known and fondly remembered as Mother Teresa around the world. Mother Teresa helped establish homes for those dying of leprosy as well as providing food and healthcare. Mother Teresa was an inspiration to countless for her lifelong commitment to the most vulnerable and is revered by millions of the world.

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5 September 2020

Nuns from the Catholic Order of the Missionaries of Charity wearing facemasks pray at the tomb of Mother Teresa to mark her 23rd Death Anniversary at the Mother House in Kolkata ,India on September 05,2020.Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta was born on August 26, 1910. In her lifetime, she focussed on the plight of the poor and needy and caring for the sick and helpless. She was simply known and fondly remembered as Mother Teresa around the world. Mother Teresa helped establish homes for those dying of leprosy as well as providing food and healthcare. Mother Teresa was an inspiration to countless for her lifelong commitment to the most vulnerable and is revered by millions of the world.

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