"early Spring"

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27 April 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals of 'Shradda,' paying religious homage to departed souls on the slope along the Mata Tirtha Temple located in a hill station on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025, while observing Mata Tirtha Aunsi or Nepali Mother's Day. Mata Tirtha Aunsi, a festival for mothers, falls in the Nepali first month Baisakh (end of April/early May) when thousands of devotees climb the hill to reach the sacred pond and offer prayers. As a tradition, offspring wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in Chandragiri Municipality to pay tribute to the departed souls of their mothers. Devotees, upon reaching the sacred Matatirtha pond, take a holy dip and observe the day by offering alms to the poor. According to the legends, during the rule of cowherds in Nepal, one of the cowherds loses his mother and becomes so depressed that he goes to make offerings at a water storage pond in the forest. Amazingly, he sees his mother's face appear in the water and accept his offerings. From that day on, this day is known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi, the Nepali Mother's Day. People believe that coming to this place and paying homage on this day brings peace to the departed soul of their mother.

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25 April 2025

A regional bus on route 904 departs the Monastery Schaftlarn stop en route to Starnberg Nord in Schaftlarn, Munich District, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on April 18, 2025. The stop is located next to the historic monastery, surrounded by traditional Bavarian buildings and forested landscape.

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24 April 2025

People sit and relax on benches and steps outside a modern building under clear skies in Regensburg, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, on April 19, 2025. The location, surrounded by trees and residential buildings, serves as an informal gathering space and sunny resting spot.

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24 April 2025

A Deutsche Post delivery worker delivers mail with a yellow DHL bicycle trailer in a narrow cobblestone alley in Regensburg, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, on April 19, 2025. This daily postal activity reflects the integration of traditional infrastructure with modern logistics in the historic old town.

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23 April 2025

A market stall sells Schrobenhausener asparagus from Schwarzbauer-Hof in Regensburg, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, on April 19, 2025. Several labeled crates of white asparagus are arranged under a striped canopy, with sellers attending to customers during the spring harvest season.

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23 April 2025

The American Winter Ant queen (Prenolepis imparis) is in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 23, 2025. Prenolepis imparis, commonly known as the winter ant, false honey ant, or false honeypot ant, is a species of ant in the genus Prenolepis. The species is found in North America, from Canada to Mexico, nesting deep within the ground. Unusual among ants, Prenolepis imparis prefers lower temperatures, including near freezing, and is only active outside the nest during winter and early spring.

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23 April 2025

The American Winter Ant queen (Prenolepis imparis) is in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 23, 2025. Prenolepis imparis, commonly known as the winter ant, false honey ant, or false honeypot ant, is a species of ant in the genus Prenolepis. The species is found in North America, from Canada to Mexico, nesting deep within the ground. Unusual among ants, Prenolepis imparis prefers lower temperatures, including near freezing, and is only active outside the nest during winter and early spring.

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23 April 2025

A yellow line 3 city bus operated by WITTL is stationed at a bus terminal in Regensburg, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, on April 19, 2025. The urban bus stop serves as a hub for local transit with another red regional bus visible in the background under a clear spring sky.

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23 April 2025

A yellow and green line 4 city bus stops at a central bus stop near the historic Neupfarrplatz square in Regensburg, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, on April 19, 2025. Passengers board and wait at a shelter beside ornate old town facades under clear daylight conditions.

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21 April 2025

A group of young people sits and talks on the stone wall along the Danube River while others walk by in Regensburg, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, on April 19, 2025. Warm spring weather brings residents and visitors to the riverside promenade to relax and socialize in the historic city.

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21 April 2025

Two people sit apart from each other on a quiet gravel beach along the Danube River in Regensburg, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, on April 19, 2025. The riverside setting with spring foliage and still water highlights the peaceful, reflective rhythm of local life in this UNESCO World Heritage city.

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21 April 2025

A woman stands by the grassy riverbank looking at her phone while a man sits and reads in the sun near the water's edge in Regensburg, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, on April 19, 2025.

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21 April 2025

A woman with pink-colored hair walks through a tree-lined riverside path in bright spring sunlight in Regensburg, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, on April 19, 2025. She is surrounded by fresh foliage and calm urban greenery, capturing a peaceful daily moment in this UNESCO World Heritage city.

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21 April 2025

People visit a street market where large quantities of potatoes in mesh bags are displayed for sale in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany, on April 19, 2025. A woman with a bicycle shops near a vendor stall while other marketgoers browse nearby, and a coffee stall is visible in the background. The image captures daily local commerce and social interaction in the town square.

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21 April 2025

People enjoy the sunny weather near a fountain surrounded by blooming flower beds in a green park in Weiden, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, on April 20, 2025. The vibrant spring scene includes walking, cycling, and family activities among tulips and blossoming trees.

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21 April 2025

People stroll, cycle, and have conversations under rows of trees in the historic pedestrian zone near the church tower in Weiden, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, on April 20, 2025. Bicycles are parked along the lane, and outdoor cafes bustle with activity as locals and visitors spend the sunny spring afternoon.

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