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23 July 2025

A woman buys metal rings on the day of Gathemangal in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on July 23, 2025. This festival, also known as Ghantakarna Chaturdasi, falls on Trayodashi (the third day) of the month of Shrawan (July/August) and is celebrated in memory of the mythical demon Ghantakarna's death. According to legends, the demon Ghantakarna terrorizes villagers by stealing children and women from the village and demands money and other gifts as ransom for their release. His body is painted in red, blue, and black, and he wears a pair of bells on his ears. He looks very scary, and every time he moves, the bells jingle. He gets his name from the bells on his ears, with 'Ghanta' meaning 'bell' and 'Karna' meaning 'ears'. The fear of this dreadful monster keeps people inside their homes most of the time. Even during the planting season, they do not dare to leave their homes. However, one day, a large number of frogs come to the village and begin to croak near Ghantakarna's place. He becomes furious, but the frogs do not stop. They croak even louder, and when he tries to catch them, they jump into the water. He also jumps into the water without realizing that it is a swamp and soon starts to drown. The frogs swarm around his head, and he drowns to death. In this way, the frogs save the village and the villagers from the demon. Effigies built at the turnings and roadways of the locality are later dragged and burnt to ashes in areas far from residential areas, mostly at crossroads. This festival is also celebrated as a symbol of cleanliness, even though the garbage inside and outside the house is cleaned and disposed of in a systematic manner. This festival is celebrated by cleaning the garbage, calling it a ghost to get rid of it, as it does not pay attention to sanitation during the planting period, and various insects cause grief at this time.

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23 July 2025

An effigy of ''Ghantakarna'' is erected at crossroads to mark 'Gathemangal' in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on July 23, 2025. This festival, also known as Ghantakarna Chaturdasi, falls on Trayodashi (the third day) of the month of Shrawan (July/August) and is celebrated in memory of the mythical demon Ghantakarna's death. According to legends, the demon Ghantakarna terrorizes villagers by stealing children and women and demands money and other gifts as ransom for their release. His body is painted in red, blue, and black, and he wears a pair of bells on his ears. He looks very scary, and every time he moves, the bells jingle. He gets his name from the bells on his ears, with 'Ghanta' meaning 'bell' and 'Karna' meaning 'ears'. The fear of this dreadful monster keeps people inside their homes most of the time. Even during the planting season, they do not dare to leave their homes. However, one day, a large number of frogs come to the village and begin to croak near Ghantakarna's place. He becomes furious, but the frogs do not stop. They croak even louder, and when he tries to catch them, they jump into the water. He also jumps into the water without realizing that it is a swamp and soon starts to drown. The frogs swarm around his head, and he drowns to death. In this way, the frogs save the village and the villagers from the demon. Effigies built at the turnings and roadways of the locality are later dragged and burned to ashes in areas far from residential areas, mostly at the crossroads. This festival is also celebrated as a symbol of cleanliness, with garbage inside and outside the house cleaned and disposed of systematically. The festival involves cleaning the garbage, calling it a ghost to get rid of it, as it does not pay attention to sanitation during the planting period, and various insects cause grief at this time.

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#12577379

23 July 2025

Demonstrators march through the streets with banners and placards during an animal rights protest advocating for veganism and the closure of slaughterhouses in Berlin, Germany, on July 19, 2025. The event draws a large and diverse group of activists.

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23 July 2025

A police vehicle and uniformed officers escort demonstrators marching through the streets during an animal rights protest in Berlin, Germany, on July 19, 2025. The protest focuses on advocating for animal freedom and the promotion of veganism.

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23 July 2025

Police and emergency vehicles escort demonstrators during an animal rights protest promoting veganism and the end of animal exploitation in Berlin, Germany, on July 19, 2025. The demonstration proceeds under close security supervision.

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23 July 2025

A police officer follows demonstrators during an animal rights protest promoting veganism and calling for the end of animal exploitation in Berlin, Germany, on July 19, 2025. Protesters carry placards and flags as they march through the city streets.

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23 July 2025

Participants hold banners reading ''Freiheit fur alle Tiere'' (Freedom for all animals) and ''Animal Liberation'' during an animal rights protest in Berlin, Germany, on July 19, 2025. The demonstrators advocate for veganism and animal freedom in a peaceful street march.

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2 June 2025

Protesters demonstrate on Sunday afternoon on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, against the bill that aims to end the requirement for environmental licensing, paving the way for more destruction, more disasters, and less protection for forests, rivers, and communities.

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2 June 2025

Protesters demonstrate on Sunday afternoon on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, against the bill that aims to end the requirement for environmental licensing, paving the way for more destruction, more disasters, and less protection for forests, rivers, and communities.

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2 June 2025

Protesters demonstrate on Sunday afternoon on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, against the bill that aims to end the requirement for environmental licensing, paving the way for more destruction, more disasters, and less protection for forests, rivers, and communities.

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2 June 2025

Protesters demonstrate on Sunday afternoon on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, against the bill that aims to end the requirement for environmental licensing, paving the way for more destruction, more disasters, and less protection for forests, rivers, and communities.

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2 June 2025

Protesters demonstrate on Sunday afternoon on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, against the bill that aims to end the requirement for environmental licensing, paving the way for more destruction, more disasters, and less protection for forests, rivers, and communities.

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2 June 2025

Protesters demonstrate on Sunday afternoon on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, against the bill that aims to end the requirement for environmental licensing, paving the way for more destruction, more disasters, and less protection for forests, rivers, and communities.

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2 June 2025

Protesters demonstrate on Sunday afternoon on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, against the bill that aims to end the requirement for environmental licensing, paving the way for more destruction, more disasters, and less protection for forests, rivers, and communities.

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2 June 2025

Protesters demonstrate on Sunday afternoon on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, against the bill that aims to end the requirement for environmental licensing, paving the way for more destruction, more disasters, and less protection for forests, rivers, and communities.

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2 June 2025

Protesters demonstrate on Sunday afternoon on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, against the bill that aims to end the requirement for environmental licensing, paving the way for more destruction, more disasters, and less protection for forests, rivers, and communities.

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