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16 August 2025

A Nepali Hindu devotee performs rituals at the Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 16, 2025, as the nation marks Krishna Janmastami, the birthday of Hindu God Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, regarded as the 8th reincarnated form of Lord Bishnu, is believed to be born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is also known as Ashtami. The 17th Century Krishna Temple, which stands tall among the temples in the World Heritage Site, is thronged by thousands annually on the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The Krishna Temple opens after renovation in 2018 as it sustains minor damages due to the devastating earthquake of 2015, which claims the lives of thousands of people and causes massive structural damage to the heritage sites of the Himalayan Nation. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, also teaches warrior Arjuna the value of Karma in the Bhagwad Gita and is born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, known as Ashtami. Known for his charm and fascinating nature, devotees claim they come to the temple following the footsteps and directives of Lord Krishna.

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16 August 2025

A Nepali Hindu devotee performs rituals in front of the Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 16, 2025, as the nation marks Krishna Janmastami, the birthday of the Hindu God Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, regarded as the 8th reincarnated form of Lord Vishnu, is believed to be born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is also known as Ashtami. The 17th-century Krishna Temple, which stands tall among the temples in the World Heritage Site, is thronged by thousands annually on the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The Krishna Temple opens after renovation in 2018 as it sustains minor damages due to the devastating earthquake of 2015, which claims the lives of thousands of people and causes massive structural damage to the heritage sites of the Himalayan nation. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, also teaches the warrior Arjuna the value of Karma in the Bhagavad Gita and is born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, known as Ashtami. Known for his charm and fascinating nature, devotees claim they come to the temple following the footsteps and directives of Lord Krishna.

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16 August 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees stand in queue, waiting for their turn to perform rituals at the Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 16, 2025, as the nation marks Krishna Janmastami, the birthday of the Hindu God Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, regarded as the 8th reincarnated form of Lord Bishnu, is believed to be born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is also known as Asthami. The 17th Century Krishna Temple, which stands tall among the temples in the World Heritage Site, is thronged by thousands annually on the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The Krishna Temple opens after renovation in 2018 as it sustains minor damages due to the devastating earthquake of 2015, which claims the lives of thousands of people and causes massive structural damage to the heritage sites of the Himalayan Nation. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, also teaches the warrior Arjuna the value of Karma in the Bhagwad Gita and is born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is known as Ashtami. Known for his charm and fascinating nature, devotees claim they come to the temple following the footsteps and directives of Lord Krishna.

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16 August 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees stand in queue, waiting for their turn to perform rituals at the Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 16, 2025, as the nation marks Krishna Janmastami, the birthday of the Hindu God Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, regarded as the 8th reincarnated form of Lord Bishnu, is believed to be born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is also known as Asthami. The 17th Century Krishna Temple, which stands tall among the temples in the World Heritage Site, is thronged by thousands annually on the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The Krishna Temple opens after renovation in 2018 as it sustains minor damages due to the devastating earthquake of 2015, which claims the lives of thousands of people and causes massive structural damage to the heritage sites of the Himalayan Nation. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, also teaches the warrior Arjuna the value of Karma in the Bhagwad Gita and is born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is known as Ashtami. Known for his charm and fascinating nature, devotees claim they come to the temple following the footsteps and directives of Lord Krishna.

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16 August 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees stand in queue, waiting for their turn to perform rituals at the Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 16, 2025, as the nation marks Krishna Janmastami, the birthday of the Hindu God Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, regarded as the 8th reincarnated form of Lord Bishnu, is believed to be born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is also known as Asthami. The 17th Century Krishna Temple, which stands tall among the temples in the World Heritage Site, is thronged by thousands annually on the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The Krishna Temple opens after renovation in 2018 as it sustains minor damages due to the devastating earthquake of 2015, which claims the lives of thousands of people and causes massive structural damage to the heritage sites of the Himalayan Nation. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, also teaches the warrior Arjuna the value of Karma in the Bhagwad Gita and is born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is known as Ashtami. Known for his charm and fascinating nature, devotees claim they come to the temple following the footsteps and directives of Lord Krishna.

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16 August 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees stand in queue, waiting for their turn to perform rituals at the Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 16, 2025, as the nation marks Krishna Janmastami, the birthday of the Hindu God Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, regarded as the 8th reincarnated form of Lord Bishnu, is believed to be born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is also known as Asthami. The 17th Century Krishna Temple, which stands tall among the temples in the World Heritage Site, is thronged by thousands annually on the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The Krishna Temple opens after renovation in 2018 as it sustains minor damages due to the devastating earthquake of 2015, which claims the lives of thousands of people and causes massive structural damage to the heritage sites of the Himalayan Nation. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, also teaches the warrior Arjuna the value of Karma in the Bhagwad Gita and is born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is known as Ashtami. Known for his charm and fascinating nature, devotees claim they come to the temple following the footsteps and directives of Lord Krishna.

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16 August 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees stand in queue, waiting for their turn to perform rituals at the Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 16, 2025, as the nation marks Krishna Janmastami, the birthday of the Hindu God Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, regarded as the 8th reincarnated form of Lord Bishnu, is believed to be born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is also known as Asthami. The 17th Century Krishna Temple, which stands tall among the temples in the World Heritage Site, is thronged by thousands annually on the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The Krishna Temple opens after renovation in 2018 as it sustains minor damages due to the devastating earthquake of 2015, which claims the lives of thousands of people and causes massive structural damage to the heritage sites of the Himalayan Nation. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, also teaches the warrior Arjuna the value of Karma in the Bhagwad Gita and is born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is known as Ashtami. Known for his charm and fascinating nature, devotees claim they come to the temple following the footsteps and directives of Lord Krishna.

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16 August 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees stand in queue, waiting for their turn to perform rituals at the Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 16, 2025, as the nation marks Krishna Janmastami, the birthday of the Hindu God Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, regarded as the 8th reincarnated form of Lord Bishnu, is believed to be born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is also known as Asthami. The 17th Century Krishna Temple, which stands tall among the temples in the World Heritage Site, is thronged by thousands annually on the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The Krishna Temple opens after renovation in 2018 as it sustains minor damages due to the devastating earthquake of 2015, which claims the lives of thousands of people and causes massive structural damage to the heritage sites of the Himalayan Nation. Lord Krishna, the dark-skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, also teaches the warrior Arjuna the value of Karma in the Bhagwad Gita and is born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, which is known as Ashtami. Known for his charm and fascinating nature, devotees claim they come to the temple following the footsteps and directives of Lord Krishna.

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26 April 2017

Devotees linning in a queue to perform puja at Matatritha temple in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Mother's day or Matatritha Aunshi is celebrated on Baishak Krishna Ausi according to Lunar calendar. On this auspicious day, people pay homage to their mothers giving her gifts and foods including sweets and fruits. Those who have already lost his/her mother visit Matatritha Temple. People take holy dip on the sacred pond at Mata Tirtha. They also perform different rituals and praying during this day.

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26 April 2017

Devotees linning in a queue to perform puja at Matatritha temple in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Mother's day or Matatritha Aunshi is celebrated on Baishak Krishna Ausi according to Lunar calendar. On this auspicious day, people pay homage to their mothers giving her gifts and foods including sweets and fruits. Those who have already lost his/her mother visit Matatritha Temple. People take holy dip on the sacred pond at Mata Tirtha. They also perform different rituals and praying during this day.

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26 April 2017

A Portrait of an old woman from Tamang community in a traditional attire and ornaments arrives to offer ritual puja at Matatritha temple in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Mother's day or Matatritha Aunshi is celebrated on Baishak Krishna Ausi according to Lunar calendar. On this auspicious day, people pay homage to their mothers giving her gifts and foods including sweets and fruits. Those who have already lost his/her mother visit Matatritha Temple. People take holy dip on the sacred pond at Mata Tirtha. They also perform different rituals and praying during this day.

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26 April 2017

A Smilling portrait of 59yrs old, KHILA KUMARI TAMANG, arrives from Nuwakot in a traditional attire and ornaments to offer ritual puja at Matatritha temple in Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Mother's day or Matatritha Aunshi is celebrated on Baishak Krishna Ausi according to Lunar calendar. On this auspicious day, people pay homage to their mothers giving her gifts and foods including sweets and fruits. Those who have already lost his/her mother visit Matatritha Temple. People take holy dip on the sacred pond at Mata Tirtha. They also perform different rituals and praying during this day.

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