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#787307

17 Sep 2015

PULWOM- INDIAN CONTROLLED KASHMIR-INDIA -SEPTEMBER 16: Kashmiris workers stomp and clean walnuts after removing their green husks on, September 16, 2015 in Pulwom, 40 km (24 miles) south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian controlled Kashmir, India. The dry fruit business of walnut in Kashmir is facing immense challenge after India has allowed its imports from other countries . This has squeezed the domestic market of Kashmir walnuts across India with growers saying that the crop is getting low returns from this crop. Kashmir produces 90 percent of the total walnut in India and they have been immensely popular across India as the products is organic. However with imports growers say that there is no demand for their product. Walnuts harvesting is highly labor intensive and almost all the processing is carried manually. The workers involved in the initial harvesting say that with low returns on this product has also dwindled their wages too. In Kashmir, walnut trees are abundantly grown in Kupwara and Shopian region. Previously Shopian was the largest walnut growing region in Kashmir and but now Kupwara has overtaken Shopian and acclaimed as the largest Walnut producing area.

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#787308

17 Sep 2015

PULWOM- INDIAN CONTROLLED KASHMIR-INDIA -SEPTEMBER 16: Kashmiris workers stomp and clean walnuts after removing their green husks on, September 16, 2015 in Pulwom, 40 km (24 miles) south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian controlled Kashmir, India. The dry fruit business of walnut in Kashmir is facing immense challenge after India has allowed its imports from other countries . This has squeezed the domestic market of Kashmir walnuts across India with growers saying that the crop is getting low returns from this crop. Kashmir produces 90 percent of the total walnut in India and they have been immensely popular across India as the products is organic. However with imports growers say that there is no demand for their product. Walnuts harvesting is highly labor intensive and almost all the processing is carried manually. The workers involved in the initial harvesting say that with low returns on this product has also dwindled their wages too. In Kashmir, walnut trees are abundantly grown in Kupwara and Shopian region. Previously Shopian was the largest walnut growing region in Kashmir and but now Kupwara has overtaken Shopian and acclaimed as the largest Walnut producing area.

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#787310

17 Sep 2015

PULWOM- INDIAN CONTROLLED KASHMIR-INDIA -SEPTEMBER 16: Kashmiris workers stomp and clean walnuts after removing their green husks on, September 16, 2015 in Pulwom, 40 km (24 miles) south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian controlled Kashmir, India. The dry fruit business of walnut in Kashmir is facing immense challenge after India has allowed its imports from other countries . This has squeezed the domestic market of Kashmir walnuts across India with growers saying that the crop is getting low returns from this crop. Kashmir produces 90 percent of the total walnut in India and they have been immensely popular across India as the products is organic. However with imports growers say that there is no demand for their product. Walnuts harvesting is highly labor intensive and almost all the processing is carried manually. The workers involved in the initial harvesting say that with low returns on this product has also dwindled their wages too. In Kashmir, walnut trees are abundantly grown in Kupwara and Shopian region. Previously Shopian was the largest walnut growing region in Kashmir and but now Kupwara has overtaken Shopian and acclaimed as the largest Walnut producing area.

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#787316

17 Sep 2015

PULWOM- INDIAN CONTROLLED KASHMIR-INDIA -SEPTEMBER 16: Kashmiri workers stomp and clean walnuts after removing their green husks on, September 16, 2015 in Pulwom, 40 km (24 miles) south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian controlled Kashmir, India. The dry fruit business of walnut in Kashmir is facing immense challenge after India has allowed its imports from other countries . This has squeezed the domestic market of Kashmir walnuts across India with growers saying that the crop is getting low returns from this crop. Kashmir produces 90 percent of the total walnut in India and they have been immensely popular across India as the products is organic. However with imports growers say that there is no demand for their product. Walnuts harvesting is highly labor intensive and almost all the processing is carried manually. The workers involved in the initial harvesting say that with low returns on this product has also dwindled their wages too. In Kashmir, walnut trees are abundantly grown in Kupwara and Shopian region. Previously Shopian was the largest walnut growing region in Kashmir and but now Kupwara has overtaken Shopian and acclaimed as the largest Walnut producing area.

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#787317

17 Sep 2015

PULWOM- INDIAN CONTROLLED KASHMIR-INDIA -SEPTEMBER 16:A Kashmiri woman worker beats walnuts to break open their green husks and reveal their fissured walnut shells on, September 16, 2015 in Pulwom, 40 km (24 miles) south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian controlled Kashmir, India. The dry fruit business of walnut in Kashmir is facing immense challenge after India has allowed its imports from other countries . This has squeezed the domestic market of Kashmir walnuts across India with growers saying that the crop is getting low returns from this crop. Kashmir produces 90 percent of the total walnut in India and they have been immensely popular across India as the products is organic. However with imports growers say that there is no demand for their product. Walnuts harvesting is highly labor intensive and almost all the processing is carried manually. The workers involved in the initial harvesting say that with low returns on this product has also dwindled their wages too. In Kashmir, walnut trees are abundantly grown in Kupwara and Shopian region. Previously Shopian was the largest walnut growing region in Kashmir and but now Kupwara has overtaken Shopian and acclaimed as the largest Walnut producing area.

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#787321

17 Sep 2015

PULWOM- INDIAN CONTROLLED KASHMIR-INDIA -SEPTEMBER 16: A Kashmiri worker dries walnuts after cleaning on, September 16, 2015 in Pulwom, 40 km (24 miles) south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian controlled Kashmir, India. The dry fruit business of walnut in Kashmir is facing immense challenge after India has allowed its imports from other countries . This has squeezed the domestic market of Kashmir walnuts across India with growers saying that the crop is getting low returns from this crop. Kashmir produces 90 percent of the total walnut in India and they have been immensely popular across India as the products is organic. However with imports growers say that there is no demand for their product. Walnuts harvesting is highly labor intensive and almost all the processing is carried manually. The workers involved in the initial harvesting say that with low returns on this product has also dwindled their wages too. In Kashmir, walnut trees are abundantly grown in Kupwara and Shopian region. Previously Shopian was the largest walnut growing region in Kashmir and but now Kupwara has overtaken Shopian and acclaimed as the largest Walnut producing area.

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#787322

17 Sep 2015

PULWOM- INDIAN CONTROLLED KASHMIR-INDIA -SEPTEMBER 16: A Kashmiri worker dries walnuts after cleaning on, September 16, 2015 in Pulwom, 40 km (24 miles) south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian controlled Kashmir, India. The dry fruit business of walnut in Kashmir is facing immense challenge after India has allowed its imports from other countries . This has squeezed the domestic market of Kashmir walnuts across India with growers saying that the crop is getting low returns from this crop. Kashmir produces 90 percent of the total walnut in India and they have been immensely popular across India as the products is organic. However with imports growers say that there is no demand for their product. Walnuts harvesting is highly labor intensive and almost all the processing is carried manually. The workers involved in the initial harvesting say that with low returns on this product has also dwindled their wages too. In Kashmir, walnut trees are abundantly grown in Kupwara and Shopian region. Previously Shopian was the largest walnut growing region in Kashmir and but now Kupwara has overtaken Shopian and acclaimed as the largest Walnut producing area.

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#787323

17 Sep 2015

PULWOM- INDIAN CONTROLLED KASHMIR-INDIA -SEPTEMBER 16: A Kashmiri worker dries walnuts after cleaning on, September 16, 2015 in Pulwom, 40 km (24 miles) south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian controlled Kashmir, India. The dry fruit business of walnut in Kashmir is facing immense challenge after India has allowed its imports from other countries . This has squeezed the domestic market of Kashmir walnuts across India with growers saying that the crop is getting low returns from this crop. Kashmir produces 90 percent of the total walnut in India and they have been immensely popular across India as the products is organic. However with imports growers say that there is no demand for their product. Walnuts harvesting is highly labor intensive and almost all the processing is carried manually. The workers involved in the initial harvesting say that with low returns on this product has also dwindled their wages too. In Kashmir, walnut trees are abundantly grown in Kupwara and Shopian region. Previously Shopian was the largest walnut growing region in Kashmir and but now Kupwara has overtaken Shopian and acclaimed as the largest Walnut producing area.

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#787326

17 Sep 2015

PULWOM- INDIAN CONTROLLED KASHMIR-INDIA -SEPTEMBER 16: A Kashmiri worker dries walnuts after cleaning on, September 16, 2015 in Pulwom, 40 km (24 miles) south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian controlled Kashmir, India. The dry fruit business of walnut in Kashmir is facing immense challenge after India has allowed its imports from other countries . This has squeezed the domestic market of Kashmir walnuts across India with growers saying that the crop is getting low returns from this crop. Kashmir produces 90 percent of the total walnut in India and they have been immensely popular across India as the products is organic. However with imports growers say that there is no demand for their product. Walnuts harvesting is highly labor intensive and almost all the processing is carried manually. The workers involved in the initial harvesting say that with low returns on this product has also dwindled their wages too. In Kashmir, walnut trees are abundantly grown in Kupwara and Shopian region. Previously Shopian was the largest walnut growing region in Kashmir and but now Kupwara has overtaken Shopian and acclaimed as the largest Walnut producing area.

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#787360

17 Sep 2015

PULWOM- INDIAN CONTROLLED KASHMIR-INDIA -SEPTEMBER 16: Kashmiri workers stomp and clean walnuts after breaking green husks to clean their shells on, September 16, 2015 in Pulwom, 40 km (24 miles) south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian controlled Kashmir, India. The dry fruit business of walnut in Kashmir is facing immense challenge after India has allowed its imports from other countries . This has squeezed the domestic market of Kashmir walnuts across India with growers saying that the crop is getting low returns from this crop. Kashmir produces 90 percent of the total walnut in India and they have been immensely popular across India as the products is organic. However with imports growers say that there is no demand for their product. Walnuts harvesting is highly labor intensive and almost all the processing is carried manually. The workers involved in the initial harvesting say that with low returns on this product has also dwindled their wages too. In Kashmir, walnut trees are abundantly grown in Kupwara and Shopian region. Previously Shopian was the largest walnut growing region in Kashmir and but now Kupwara has overtaken Shopian and acclaimed as the largest Walnut producing area.

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#13587111

17 Apr 2026

MIYAJIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 15: High-ranking Shingon Buddhist monks in ceremonial purple robes process under red umbrellas past the temple offices at Daisho-in Temple on Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on April 15, 2026. After performing initial prayers in the upper halls, the clergy arrives at the courtyard to begin the public Hiwatari Shinji (Fire Walking Ceremony).

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#13555216

10 Apr 2026

A devotee observes the idol of Rato Machhindranath after the first application of clay at Tabahal Machhindranath Temple in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 10, 2026, as preparations for the annual Rato Machhindranath Jatra continue. The clay application marks the initial phase of idol preparation, followed by the coloring process, while craftsmen continue assembling the wooden chariot at Pulchowk for the month-long procession.

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#13555218

10 Apr 2026

A priest applies the first touches of clay to the idol of Rato Machhindranath at Tabahal Machhindranath Temple in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 10, 2026, as preparations for the annual Rato Machhindranath Jatra continue. The clay application marks the initial phase of idol preparation, after which the coloring process will follow. Meanwhile, traditional craftsmen assemble the towering wooden chariot at Pulchowk, which will carry the deity through various neighborhoods during the month-long procession.

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#13555220

10 Apr 2026

A priest applies the first touches of clay to the idol of Rato Machhindranath at Tabahal Machhindranath Temple in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 10, 2026, as preparations for the annual Rato Machhindranath Jatra continue. The clay application marks the initial phase of idol preparation, after which the coloring process will follow. Meanwhile, traditional craftsmen assemble the towering wooden chariot at Pulchowk, which will carry the deity through various neighborhoods during the month-long procession.

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#13555221

10 Apr 2026

The idol of Rato Machhindranath is seen after the first touches of clay at Tabahal Machhindranath Temple in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 10, 2026, as preparations for the annual Rato Machhindranath Jatra continue. The clay application marks the initial phase of idol preparation, followed by the coloring process, while craftsmen continue assembling the wooden chariot at Pulchowk for the month-long procession.

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#13555222

10 Apr 2026

A priest applies the first touches of clay to the idol of Rato Machhindranath at Tabahal Machhindranath Temple in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 10, 2026, as preparations for the annual Rato Machhindranath Jatra continue. The clay application marks the initial phase of idol preparation, after which the coloring process will follow. Meanwhile, traditional craftsmen assemble the towering wooden chariot at Pulchowk, which will carry the deity through various neighborhoods during the month-long procession.

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