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6 Sep 2024

A Nepali Hindu priest offers milk to the Shivalinga in a temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2024, on the day of Teej. According to tradition, women on this third day of the dark half of the lunar month that falls in the Nepali month of Bhadra observe fasting and wish for a prosperous life while observing the festival. According to the 'Skanda Puran' (a religious scripture of the Hindus), this festival gets the name 'Haritalika Teej' as it is on this day in the 'Satya Yug' (golden epoch of truth) that the daughter of the Himalayas, Parvati, is hidden by her maids because of her refusal to marry Lord Vishnu. A day before 'Teej' on the night of the second day of the fortnight in the month of Bhadau, women enjoy a variety of dishes known as 'Dar' at their parental home where they are especially invited for this purpose. The women on the day of 'Teej' are seen dancing and singing.

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#11550377

6 Sep 2024

Fasting Nepali Hindu women pose for a selfie in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2024, on the day of Teej. According to tradition, women on this third day of the dark half of the lunar month that falls in the Nepali month of Bhadra observe fasting and wish for a prosperous life while observing the festival. According to the 'Skanda Puran' (a religious scripture of the Hindus), this festival gets the name 'Haritalika Teej' as it is on this day in the 'Satya Yug' (golden epoch of truth) that the daughter of the Himalayas, Parvati, is hidden by her maids because of her refusal to marry Lord Vishnu. A day before 'Teej' on the night of the second day of the fortnight in the month of Bhadau, women enjoy a variety of dishes known as 'Dar' at their parental home where they are especially invited for this purpose. The women on the day of 'Teej' dance and sing in a carefree mood.

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#11550378

6 Sep 2024

Fasting Nepali Hindu women perform rituals at a Shiva Temple following the instructions of a priest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, during the festival of Teej. As per tradition, women on this third day of the dark half of the lunar month that falls in the Nepali month of Bhadra observe fasting and wish for a prosperous life while observing the festival. According to the 'Skanda Puran' (a religious scripture of the Hindus), this festival gets the name 'Haritalika Teej' as it is on this very day in the 'Satya Yug' (golden epoch of truth) that the daughter of the Himalayas, Parvati, is hidden by her maids because of her refusal to marry Lord Vishnu. A day before 'Teej' on the night of the second day of the fortnight in the month of Bhadau, women enjoy a variety of delicious dishes known as 'Dar' at their parental home where they are especially invited for this purpose. The women on the day of 'Teej' are seen engrossed in jubilant dancing and singing in a carefree mood.

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#11550379

6 Sep 2024

A Nepali Hindu woman performs rituals at a Shiva Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 6, 2024, on the day of Teej. As per tradition, women on this third day of the dark half of the lunar month that falls in the Nepali month of Bhadra observe fasting and wish for a prosperous life while observing the festival. According to the 'Skanda Puran' (a religious scripture of the Hindus), this festival gets the name 'Haritalika Teej' as it is on this very day in the 'Satya Yug' (golden epoch of truth) that the daughter of the Himalayas, Parvati, is hidden by her maids because of her refusal to marry Lord Vishnu. A day before 'Teej' on the night of the second day of the fortnight in the month of Bhadau, women enjoy a variety of dishes known as 'Dar' at their parental home where they are especially invited for this purpose. The women on the day of 'Teej' are seen dancing and singing.

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#11550380

6 Sep 2024

Fasting Nepali Hindu women perform rituals in front of Kaal Bhairav in Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 6, 2024, marking the festival of Teej. As per tradition, women on this third day of the dark half of the lunar month that falls in the Nepali month of Bhadra observe fasting and wish for a prosperous life while observing the festival. According to the 'Skanda Puran' (a religious scripture of the Hindus), this festival gets the name 'Haritalika Teej' as it is on this very day in the 'Satya Yug' (golden epoch of truth) that the daughter of the Himalayas, Parvati, is hidden by her maids because of her refusal to marry Lord Vishnu. A day before 'Teej' on the night of the second day of the fortnight in the month of Bhadau, women enjoy a variety of dishes known as 'Dar' at their parental home where they are especially invited for this purpose. The women on the day of 'Teej' are seen dancing and singing.

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#11550381

6 Sep 2024

Fasting Nepali Hindu women pose for a selfie in front of the Kaal Bhairav statue in Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2024, marking the festival of Teej. As per tradition, women on this third day of the dark half of the lunar month that falls in the Nepali month of Bhadra observe fasting and wish for a prosperous life while observing the festival. According to the 'Skanda Puran' (a religious scripture of the Hindus), this festival gets the name 'Haritalika Teej' as it is on this very day in the 'Satya Yug' (golden epoch of truth) that the daughter of the Himalayas, Parvati, is hidden by her maids because of her refusal to marry Lord Vishnu. A day before 'Teej' on the night of the second day of the fortnight in the month of Bhadau, women enjoy a variety of delicious dishes known as 'Dar' at their parental home where they are especially invited for this purpose. The women on the day of 'Teej' are seen engrossed in dancing and singing in a carefree mood.

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#11406846

14 Jul 2024

Holy Bible in a drawer of a hotel room in Washington D.C. in the United States of America, on July 11th, 2024.

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14 Jul 2024

Holy Bible and The Book of Mormon in a drawer of a hotel room in Washington D.C. in the United States of America, on July 11th, 2024.

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#11327150

13 Jun 2024

Palestinian women are reciting from memory the entire Koran, Islam's holy book, in one sitting at a camp for displaced people in Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on June 13, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas.

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#11327151

13 Jun 2024

Palestinian women are reciting from memory the entire Koran, Islam's holy book, in one sitting at a camp for displaced people in Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on June 13, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas.

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#11327152

13 Jun 2024

Palestinian women are reciting from memory the entire Koran, Islam's holy book, in one sitting at a camp for displaced people in Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on June 13, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas.

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#11327153

13 Jun 2024

Palestinian women are reciting from memory the entire Koran, Islam's holy book, in one sitting at a camp for displaced people in Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on June 13, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas.

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#11327154

13 Jun 2024

Palestinian women are reciting from memory the entire Koran, Islam's holy book, in one sitting at a camp for displaced people in Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on June 13, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas.

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#11327155

13 Jun 2024

Palestinian women are reciting from memory the entire Koran, Islam's holy book, in one sitting at a camp for displaced people in Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on June 13, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas.

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#11327156

13 Jun 2024

Palestinian women are reciting from memory the entire Koran, Islam's holy book, in one sitting at a camp for displaced people in Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on June 13, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas.

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#11327157

13 Jun 2024

Palestinian women are reciting from memory the entire Koran, Islam's holy book, in one sitting at a camp for displaced people in Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on June 13, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas.

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