"August moon"

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31 August 2025

People from the Newar Community pull the massive wooden Indradhoj pole, locally known as Yasi, to the main square of the Kathmandu Durbar Square in preparation for the upcoming Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 31, 2025. The sacred pole, traditionally cut from a carefully selected tree, is carried with great effort and devotion by the locals through a long procession. In Nepal, Devraj Indra, the God of rains and good harvest, is worshipped for eight days, starting with the erection of a sacred wooden pole locally called ''Yashi'' at the premises of Kathmandu Durbar Square. The fourth day of the marathon worship festival witnesses singing, mask dance, and other rituals. The Fourth Day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now.

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31 August 2025

People from the Newar Community pull the massive wooden Indradhoj pole, locally known as Yasi, to the main square of the Kathmandu Durbar Square in preparation for the upcoming Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 31, 2025. The sacred pole, traditionally cut from a carefully selected tree, is carried with great effort and devotion by the locals through a long procession. In Nepal, Devraj Indra, the God of rains and good harvest, is worshipped for eight days, starting with the erection of a sacred wooden pole locally called ''Yashi'' at the premises of Kathmandu Durbar Square. The fourth day of the marathon worship festival witnesses singing, mask dance, and other rituals. The Fourth Day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now.

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31 August 2025

People from the Newar Community pull the massive wooden Indradhoj pole, locally known as Yasi, to the main square of the Kathmandu Durbar Square in preparation for the upcoming Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 31, 2025. The sacred pole, traditionally cut from a carefully selected tree, is carried with great effort and devotion by the locals through a long procession. In Nepal, Devraj Indra, the God of rains and good harvest, is worshipped for eight days, starting with the erection of a sacred wooden pole locally called ''Yashi'' at the premises of Kathmandu Durbar Square. The fourth day of the marathon worship festival witnesses singing, mask dance, and other rituals. The Fourth Day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now.

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31 August 2025

People from the Newar Community pull the massive wooden Indradhoj pole, locally known as Yasi, to the main square of the Kathmandu Durbar Square in preparation for the upcoming Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 31, 2025. The sacred pole, traditionally cut from a carefully selected tree, is carried with great effort and devotion by the locals through a long procession. In Nepal, Devraj Indra, the God of rains and good harvest, is worshipped for eight days, starting with the erection of a sacred wooden pole locally called ''Yashi'' at the premises of Kathmandu Durbar Square. The fourth day of the marathon worship festival witnesses singing, mask dance, and other rituals. The Fourth Day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now.

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31 August 2025

Nepali devotees pay obeisance to the massive wooden Indradhoj pole, locally known as Yasi, pulled up to the main square of the Kathmandu Durbar Square in preparation for the upcoming Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 31, 2025. The sacred pole, traditionally cut from a carefully selected tree, is carried with great effort and devotion by the locals through a long procession. In Nepal, Devraj Indra, the God of rains and good harvest, is worshipped for eight days, starting with the erection of a sacred wooden pole locally called ''Yashi'' at the premises of Kathmandu Durbar Square. The fourth day of the marathon worship festival witnesses singing, mask dance, and rejoicing with other rituals. The Fourth Day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now.

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31 August 2025

Nepali devotees pay obeisance to the massive wooden Indradhoj pole, locally known as Yasi, pulled up to the main square of the Kathmandu Durbar Square in preparation for the upcoming Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 31, 2025. The sacred pole, traditionally cut from a carefully selected tree, is carried with great effort and devotion by the locals through a long procession. In Nepal, Devraj Indra, the God of rains and good harvest, is worshipped for eight days, starting with the erection of a sacred wooden pole locally called ''Yashi'' at the premises of Kathmandu Durbar Square. The fourth day of the marathon worship festival witnesses singing, mask dance, and rejoicing with other rituals. The Fourth Day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now.

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30 August 2025

A couple sits together by the lakeside promenade at night in Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany, on August 30, 2025. Lake Starnberg (Starnberger See) and a pier are visible in the background under the moonlight.

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30 August 2025

A couple sits together by the lakeside promenade at night in Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany, on August 30, 2025. Lake Starnberg (Starnberger See) and a pier are visible in the background under the moonlight.

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30 August 2025

A man sits alone on a bench at the lakeside promenade at night in Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany, on August 30, 2025. Lake Starnberg, Starnberger See, is visible in the background under the moonlight.

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30 August 2025

A man sits alone on a bench at the lakeside promenade at night in Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany, on August 30, 2025. Lake Starnberg, Starnberger See, is visible in the background under the moonlight.

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16 August 2025

A Nepali girl and boy dress as Radha and Krishna pose for a photo in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 16, 2025. 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 stands tall among the temples in the World Heritage Site and 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

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

A Nepali boy dresses as Lord Krishna and poses for a photo in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 16, 2025. Lord Krishna is regarded as the 8th reincarnated form of Lord Bishnu and is believed to be born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August, also known as Ashtami. The 17th Century Krishna temple stands tall among the temples in the World Heritage Site and 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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