"Prevent Drought"

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1 January 2026

Priests paint the idol of Seto Machhindranath (L) and White Tara (R) at Janabahal (Kel Tole) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 1, 2026, in the days following the annual religious holy bath ritual. The painting work is part of preparations after the ritual cleansing, after which the deity is reinstalled at the temple through traditional rites. Seto Machhindranath, also revered as Avalokiteshwor or Karunamaya, is regarded as the god of rain and is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists, who pray for timely rainfall to prevent drought during the rice cultivation season. The Seto Machhindranath jatra is scheduled to take place in the coming months.

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#13147526

1 January 2026

A priest paints the idol of White Tara, part of the Seto Machhindranath tradition, at Janabahal (Kel Tole) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 1, 2026, in the days following the annual religious holy bath ritual. The painting work is part of preparations after the ritual cleansing, after which the deity is reinstalled at the temple through traditional rites. Seto Machhindranath, also revered as Avalokiteshwor or Karunamaya, is regarded as the god of rain and is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists, who pray for timely rainfall to prevent drought during the rice cultivation season. The Seto Machhindranath jatra is scheduled to take place in the coming months.

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#13147527

1 January 2026

A priest paints the idol of Seto Machhindranath at Janabahal (Kel Tole) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 1, 2026, in the days following the annual religious holy bath ritual. The painting work is part of preparations after the ritual cleansing, after which the deity is reinstalled at the temple through traditional rites. Seto Machhindranath, also revered as Avalokiteshwor or Karunamaya, is regarded as the god of rain and is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists, who pray for timely rainfall to prevent drought during the rice cultivation season. The Seto Machhindranath jatra is scheduled to take place in the coming months.

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#13147528

1 January 2026

Priests paint the idol of Seto Machhindranath and White Tara at Janabahal (Kel Tole) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 1, 2026, in the days following the annual religious holy bath ritual. The painting work is part of preparations after the ritual cleansing, after which the deity is reinstalled at the temple through traditional rites. Seto Machhindranath, also revered as Avalokiteshwor or Karunamaya, is regarded as the god of rain and is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists, who pray for timely rainfall to prevent drought during the rice cultivation season. The Seto Machhindranath jatra is scheduled to take place in the coming months.

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#13147529

1 January 2026

A priest paints the idol of Seto Machhindranath at Janabahal (Kel Tole) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 1, 2026, in the days following the annual religious holy bath ritual. The painting work is part of preparations after the ritual cleansing, after which the deity is reinstalled at the temple through traditional rites. Seto Machhindranath, also revered as Avalokiteshwor or Karunamaya, is regarded as the god of rain and is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists, who pray for timely rainfall to prevent drought during the rice cultivation season. The Seto Machhindranath jatra is scheduled to take place in the coming months.

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#13147530

1 January 2026

A priest paints the idol of Seto Machhindranath at Janabahal (Kel Tole) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 1, 2026, in the days following the annual religious holy bath ritual. The painting work is part of preparations after the ritual cleansing, after which the deity is reinstalled at the temple through traditional rites. Seto Machhindranath, also revered as Avalokiteshwor or Karunamaya, is regarded as the god of rain and is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists, who pray for timely rainfall to prevent drought during the rice cultivation season. The Seto Machhindranath jatra is scheduled to take place in the coming months.

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#13147531

1 January 2026

The idol of Seto Machhindranath is seen during the painting process at Janabahal (Kel Tole) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 1, 2026, in the days following the annual religious holy bath ritual. The painting work is part of preparations after the ritual cleansing, after which the deity is reinstalled at the temple through traditional rites. Seto Machhindranath, also revered as Avalokiteshwor or Karunamaya, is regarded as the god of rain and is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists, who pray for timely rainfall to prevent drought during the rice cultivation season. The Seto Machhindranath jatra is scheduled to take place in the coming months.

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#13147532

1 January 2026

A priest paints the idol of Seto Machhindranath at Janabahal (Kel Tole) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 1, 2026, in the days following the annual religious holy bath ritual. The painting work is part of preparations after the ritual cleansing, after which the deity is reinstalled at the temple through traditional rites. Seto Machhindranath, also revered as Avalokiteshwor or Karunamaya, is regarded as the god of rain and is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists, who pray for timely rainfall to prevent drought during the rice cultivation season. The Seto Machhindranath jatra is scheduled to take place in the coming months.

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#13147533

1 January 2026

A priest holds the idol of White Tara (R) and Green Tara (L) as part of Seto Machhindranath at Janabahal (Kel Tole) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 1, 2026, in the days following the annual religious holy bath ritual. The painting work is part of preparations after the ritual cleansing, after which the deity is reinstalled at the temple through traditional rites. Seto Machhindranath, also revered as Avalokiteshwor or Karunamaya, is regarded as the god of rain and is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists, who pray for timely rainfall to prevent drought during the rice cultivation season. The Seto Machhindranath jatra is scheduled to take place in the coming months.

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#12732477

8 September 2025

British veterans who fought for Dutch freedom in World War II are present at the finish line of the Airborne walking march, as every year, in Oosterbeek, Netherlands, on September 6, 2025.

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#12732478

8 September 2025

British veterans who fought for Dutch freedom in World War II are present at the finish line of the Airborne walking march, as every year, in Oosterbeek, Netherlands, on September 6, 2025.

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#12433952

1 June 2025

Members of Guthi Sansthan display the bejeweled vest known as Bhoto to the public from the chariot during the celebration of Bhoto Jatra festival in Jawalakhel, Nepal, on June 1, 2025. Rato Machindranath is also said to be the 'god of rain,' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machindranath in the hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season.

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#12433953

1 June 2025

Members of Guthi Sansthan display the bejeweled vest known as Bhoto to the public from the chariot during the celebration of Bhoto Jatra festival in Jawalakhel, Nepal, on June 1, 2025. Rato Machindranath is also said to be the 'god of rain,' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machindranath in the hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season.

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#12433954

1 June 2025

Members of Guthi Sansthan display the bejeweled vest known as Bhoto to the public from the chariot during the celebration of Bhoto Jatra festival in Jawalakhel, Nepal, on June 1, 2025. Rato Machindranath is also said to be the 'god of rain,' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machindranath in the hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season.

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#12433955

1 June 2025

Members of Guthi Sansthan display the bejeweled vest known as Bhoto to the public from the chariot during the celebration of Bhoto Jatra festival in Jawalakhel, Nepal, on June 1, 2025. Rato Machindranath is also said to be the 'god of rain,' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machindranath in the hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season.

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#12433956

1 June 2025

Members of Guthi Sansthan display the bejeweled vest known as Bhoto to the public from the chariot during the celebration of Bhoto Jatra festival in Jawalakhel, Nepal, on June 1, 2025. Rato Machindranath is also said to be the 'god of rain,' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machindranath in the hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season.

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