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18 Apr 2026
A Nepali devotee climbs the chariot of Rato Machhindranath in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Rato Machhindranath Chariot festival, which spans several weeks based on astrological timing, begins with the ''Aajus'' or ''Priests'' placing the ''Red God'' on the chariot. Known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, this is the longest Jatra in Nepal, lasting for months depending on astronomical factors. The Newar community constructs the 32-foot chariot annually using wooden beams without nails, a process that takes about a week. The chariot is then decorated before the deity is seated. In the ancient town of Lalitpur, the chariot is paraded around the city four days after the deity's ascension. It remains on the roadside for four days before being pulled to Ga:Bahal, where it rests for one day, and then to Sundhara and Mangalbazar, where it stays for one day each.
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#13594037
18 Apr 2026
Nihira Bajracharya, the living goddess Kumari of Patan, gives blessings to devotees on the first day of the Rato Machhindranath Jatra in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Rato Machhindranath Chariot festival, which spans weeks based on astrological timing, begins with the ''Aajus'' or ''Priests'' carrying the ''Red God'' to the chariot. Known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, it is the longest Jatra in Nepal, lasting months depending on astronomical factors. The Newar community constructs a 32-foot chariot annually using wooden beams without nails, taking about a week to complete. The chariot is then decorated before the deity is seated. In the ancient town of Lalitpur, the chariot is paraded around the city four days after the deity's ascension. It is then pulled to Ga:Bahal, rested for one day, and subsequently moved to Sundhara and Mangalbazar, where it remains for one day each.
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18 Apr 2026
Nihira Bajracharya, the living goddess Kumari of Patan, gives blessings to devotees on the first day of the Rato Machhindranath Jatra in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Rato Machhindranath Chariot festival, which spans weeks based on astrological timing, begins with the ''Aajus'' or ''Priests'' carrying the ''Red God'' to the chariot. Known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, it is the longest Jatra in Nepal, lasting months depending on astronomical factors. The Newar community constructs a 32-foot chariot annually using wooden beams without nails, taking about a week to complete. The chariot is then decorated before the deity is seated. In the ancient town of Lalitpur, the chariot is paraded around the city four days after the deity's ascension. It is then pulled to Ga:Bahal, rested for one day, and subsequently moved to Sundhara and Mangalbazar, where it remains for one day each.
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#13594043
18 Apr 2026
The traditional band of the Nepali Army plays the flute during a procession on the first day of the Rato Macchindranath Jatra in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Rato Macchindranath Chariot festival, which can span weeks based on astrological timing, begins with the ''Aajus'' or ''Priests'' carrying the ''Red God'' to the chariot. Known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, it is the longest Jatra in Nepal, lasting months depending on astronomical factors. The Newar community constructs a 32-foot chariot annually using wooden beams without nails, taking about a week to complete. The chariot is decorated before the deity is seated. In the ancient town of Lalitpur, the chariot is paraded around the city four days after the deity's ascension. It is then pulled to Ga:Bahal, rested for one day, and subsequently moved to Sundhara and Mangalbazar, where it remains for one day each.
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#13594046
18 Apr 2026
Devotees carry the idol of Rato Macchindranath for ascension in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Rato Macchindranath Chariot Festival, which spans several weeks based on astrological timing, begins with the ''Aajus'' or ''Priests'' placing the ''Red God'' onto the chariot. Known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, this is the longest Jatra in Nepal, lasting for months depending on astronomical factors. The Newar community constructs a 32-foot chariot annually using wooden beams without nails, a process that takes about a week. The chariot is then decorated before the deity is seated. In the ancient town of Lalitpur, the chariot is paraded around the city four days after the ascension. It is stationed on the roadside for four days, then pulled to Ga:Bahal for a day, followed by Sundhara and Mangalbazar, where it remains for one day each.
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18 Apr 2026
Devotees carry the idol of Rato Macchindranath for ascension in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Rato Macchindranath Chariot Festival, which spans several weeks based on astrological timing, begins with the ''Aajus'' or ''Priests'' placing the ''Red God'' onto the chariot. Known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, this is the longest Jatra in Nepal, lasting for months depending on astronomical factors. The Newar community constructs a 32-foot chariot annually using wooden beams without nails, a process that takes about a week. The chariot is then decorated before the deity is seated. In the ancient town of Lalitpur, the chariot is paraded around the city four days after the ascension. It is stationed on the roadside for four days, then pulled to Ga:Bahal for a day, followed by Sundhara and Mangalbazar, where it remains for one day each.
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#13594053
18 Apr 2026
A Nepali devotee makes an offering to Patan's Living Goddess Kumari on the first day of the Rato Machhindranath Jatra in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Rato Machhindranath Chariot festival, which spans several weeks based on astrological timing, begins after the ''Aajus'' or ''Priests'' carry the ''Red God'' to the chariot. Known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, it is the longest Jatra in Nepal, lasting for months depending on astronomical factors. The Newar community constructs a 32-foot chariot annually using wooden beams without nails, taking about a week to complete. The chariot is then decorated before the deity is placed inside. In the ancient town of Lalitpur, the chariot is paraded around the city four days after the deity's ascension. It is then pulled to Ga:Bahal, rested for one day, and subsequently moved to Sundhara and Mangalbazar, where it remains for one day each.
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#13595579
19 Apr 2026
Thoroughbred jockey Romero Maragh holds his racing crop in his teeth as he adjusts his saddle coming out of the paddock ahead of the first race of the season at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Canada, on April 18, 2026.
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#13592677
18 Apr 2026
Sven Botman of Newcastle United adjusts his carbon fiber face mask during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Bournemouth at St. James's Park in Newcastle, United Kingdom, on April 18, 2026.
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18 Apr 2026
Sven Botman of Newcastle United adjusts his carbon fiber face mask during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Bournemouth at St. James's Park in Newcastle, United Kingdom, on April 18, 2026.
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#13590213
18 Apr 2026
A police officer assists a colleague in adjusting his helmet during an opposition protest in Tirana, Albania, on April 17, 2026.
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#13583864
16 Apr 2026
A protester from a joint student organization holds a placard during a demonstration against rising fuel prices at Maitighar Mandala, Nepal, on April 16, 2026. The protest calls for the removal of taxes on petroleum products and immediate price adjustments amid growing concerns over inflation.
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#13583868
16 Apr 2026
A protester from a joint student organization holds a placard during a demonstration against rising fuel prices at Maitighar Mandala, Nepal, on April 16, 2026. The protest calls for the removal of taxes on petroleum products and immediate price adjustments amid growing concerns over inflation.
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#13583873
16 Apr 2026
A protester from a joint student organization holds a placard during a demonstration against rising fuel prices at Maitighar Mandala, Nepal, on April 16, 2026. The protest calls for the removal of taxes on petroleum products and immediate price adjustments amid growing concerns over inflation.
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16 Apr 2026
A protester from a joint student organization holds a placard during a demonstration against rising fuel prices at Maitighar Mandala, Nepal, on April 16, 2026. The protest calls for the removal of taxes on petroleum products and immediate price adjustments amid growing concerns over inflation.
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#13579664
15 Apr 2026
Dimir, a gun crew commander and artillery gunner from the 260th Separate Territorial Defence Brigade ''Khortytsia,'' adjusts his helmet during a combat mission with a 152-mm D-20 (M1955) gun-howitzer on April 9, 2026.
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