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7 March 2025

Nepali revelers take a selfie in front of the sacred bamboo pole, Chir, as it lies on the Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 7, 2025. The bamboo, which is 32 feet long and six inches thick, is suitable to be erected as Chir with pieces of cloth tied on its three layers of umbrella-like structure, symbolizing Nepali gods and goddesses. The tradition of erecting the ''Chir'' is believed to have its historical roots in the story of Prahlad from the medieval period. Prahlad's aunt, Holika, sits on fire with Prahlad on her lap to kill him, but she gets burned down instead, leaving Prahlad unaffected. This story is related to the erection of Chir as its symbol. To mark the death of Holika, who has the boon to remain unaffected by fire but gets burned down, and to celebrate the victory of godliness over devil forces, Holi is believed to have started, and the burning of Chir is based on it.

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7 March 2025

A Nepali reveler performs rituals of worshipping the sacred bamboo pole, Chir, as it lies on the Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 7, 2025. The bamboo, which is 32 feet long and six inches thick, is suitable to be erected as Chir with pieces of cloth tied on its three layers of umbrella-like structure, symbolizing Nepali gods and goddesses. The tradition of erecting the ''Chir'' is believed to have its historical roots in the story of Prahlad from the medieval period. Prahlad's aunt, Holika, sits on fire with Prahlad on her lap to kill him, but she gets burned down instead, leaving Prahlad unaffected. This story is related to the erection of Chir as its symbol. To mark the death of Holika, who has the boon to remain unaffected by fire but gets burned down, and to celebrate the victory of godliness over devil forces, Holi is believed to have started, and the burning of Chir is based on it.

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7 March 2025

Nepali revelers perform rituals of worshipping the sacred bamboo pole, Chir, as it lies on the Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 7, 2025. The bamboo, which is 32 feet long and six inches thick, is suitable to be erected as Chir with pieces of cloth tied on its three layers of umbrella-like structure, symbolizing Nepali gods and goddesses. The tradition of erecting the ''Chir'' is believed to have its historical roots in the story of Prahlad from the medieval period. Prahlad's aunt, Holika, sits on fire with Prahlad on her lap to kill him, but she gets burned down instead, leaving Prahlad unaffected. This story is related to the erection of Chir as its symbol. To mark the death of Holika, who has the boon to remain unaffected by fire but gets burned down, and to celebrate the victory of godliness over devil forces, Holi is believed to have started, and the burning of Chir is based on it.

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7 March 2025

Nepali revelers smear vermillion powder on each other's faces after erecting the sacred bamboo pole, Chir, at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 7, 2025. The bamboo, which is 32 feet long and six inches thick, is suitable to be erected as Chir with pieces of cloth tied on its three layers of umbrella-like structure, symbolizing Nepali gods and goddesses. The tradition of erecting the ''Chir'' is believed to have its historical roots in the story of Prahlad from the medieval period. Prahlad's aunt, Holika, sits on fire with Prahlad on her lap to kill him, but she gets burned down instead, leaving Prahlad unaffected. This story is related to the erection of Chir as its symbol. To mark the death of Holika, who had the boon to remain unaffected by fire but gets burned down, and to celebrate the victory of godliness over devil forces, Holi is believed to have started, and the burning of Chir is based on it.

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7 March 2025

Nepali revelers smear vermillion powder on each other's faces after erecting the sacred bamboo pole, Chir, at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 7, 2025. The bamboo, which is 32 feet long and six inches thick, is suitable to be erected as Chir with pieces of cloth tied on its three layers of umbrella-like structure, symbolizing Nepali gods and goddesses. The tradition of erecting the ''Chir'' is believed to have its historical roots in the story of Prahlad from the medieval period. Prahlad's aunt, Holika, sits on fire with Prahlad on her lap to kill him, but she gets burned down instead, leaving Prahlad unaffected. This story is related to the erection of Chir as its symbol. To mark the death of Holika, who had the boon to remain unaffected by fire but gets burned down, and to celebrate the victory of godliness over devil forces, Holi is believed to have started, and the burning of Chir is based on it.

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7 March 2025

Nepali revelers smear vermillion powder on each other's faces after erecting the sacred bamboo pole, Chir, at Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 7, 2025. The bamboo, which is 32 feet long and six inches thick, is suitable to be erected as Chir with pieces of cloth tied on its three layers of umbrella-like structure, symbolizing Nepali gods and goddesses. The tradition of erecting the ''Chir'' is believed to have its historical roots in the story of Prahlad from the medieval period. Prahlad's aunt, Holika, sits on fire with Prahlad on her lap to kill him, but she gets burned down instead, leaving Prahlad unaffected. This story is related to the erection of Chir as its symbol. To mark the death of Holika, who had the boon to remain unaffected by fire but gets burned down, and to celebrate the victory of godliness over devil forces, Holi is believed to have started, and the burning of Chir is based on it.

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24 January 2025

Tourists play with Chinese zodiac lanterns hanging in a tunnel made of bamboo in Chongqing, China, on January 23, 2025. Hanging lanterns during the Spring Festival is a traditional Chinese custom.

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24 January 2025

A tourist walks in a bamboo woven tunnel with Chinese zodiac lanterns hanging in Chongqing, China, on January 23, 2025. It is reported that hanging lanterns during the Spring Festival is a traditional Chinese custom.

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24 January 2025

A tourist walks in a bamboo woven tunnel with Chinese zodiac lanterns hanging in Chongqing, China, on January 23, 2025. It is reported that hanging lanterns during the Spring Festival is a traditional Chinese custom.

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24 January 2025

A tourist walks in a bamboo woven tunnel with Chinese zodiac lanterns hanging in Chongqing, China, on January 23, 2025. It is reported that hanging lanterns during the Spring Festival is a traditional Chinese custom.

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24 January 2025

A tourist walks in a bamboo woven tunnel with Chinese zodiac lanterns hanging in Chongqing, China, on January 23, 2025. It is reported that hanging lanterns during the Spring Festival is a traditional Chinese custom.

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12 January 2025

Workers prepare in front of a makeshift cottage called ''Bhelaghar,'' which is made of bamboo and straw, as part of celebrations ahead of the Magh Bihu festival in Nagaon District, Assam, India, on January 12, 2025.

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12 January 2025

Workers prepare in front of a makeshift cottage called ''Bhelaghar,'' which is made of bamboo and straw, as part of celebrations ahead of the Magh Bihu festival in Nagaon District, Assam, India, on January 12, 2025.

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12 January 2025

Workers prepare in front of a makeshift cottage called ''Bhelaghar,'' which is made of bamboo and straw, as part of celebrations ahead of the Magh Bihu festival in Nagaon District, Assam, India, on January 12, 2025.

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12 January 2025

Workers prepare in front of a makeshift cottage called ''Bhelaghar,'' which is made of bamboo and straw, as part of celebrations ahead of the Magh Bihu festival in Nagaon District, Assam, India, on January 12, 2025.

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12 January 2025

Workers prepare in front of a makeshift cottage called ''Bhelaghar,'' which is made of bamboo and straw, as part of celebrations ahead of the Magh Bihu festival in Nagaon District, Assam, India, on January 12, 2025.

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