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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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#13010002

21 November 2025

The historic toran of the right-side window above the main entrance of Kumari House is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025, after being retrieved from the Barakat Gallery in London. The carved wooden toran, stolen from Kumari House two decades ago, is welcomed back with traditional music and rituals before being reinstalled in its original location

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#13010003

21 November 2025

Locals carry the historic toran of the right-side window above the main entrance of Kumari House in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025, after it is retrieved from the Barakat Gallery in London. The carved wooden toran, stolen from Kumari House two decades ago, is welcomed back with traditional music and rituals before being reinstalled in its original location.

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#13010004

21 November 2025

Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Sunita Dangol carries the historic toran of the right-side window above the main entrance of Kumari House in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025, after it is retrieved from the Barakat Gallery in London. The carved wooden toran, stolen from Kumari House two decades ago, is welcomed back with traditional music and rituals before being reinstalled in its original location.

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#13010005

21 November 2025

Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Sunita Dangol carries the historic toran of the right-side window above the main entrance of Kumari House in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025, after it is retrieved from the Barakat Gallery in London. The carved wooden toran, stolen from Kumari House two decades ago, is welcomed back with traditional music and rituals before being reinstalled in its original location.

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#13010006

21 November 2025

Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Sunita Dangol carries the historic toran of the right-side window above the main entrance of Kumari House in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025, after it is retrieved from the Barakat Gallery in London. The carved wooden toran, stolen from Kumari House two decades ago, is welcomed back with traditional music and rituals before being reinstalled in its original location.

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#13010007

21 November 2025

Locals pose with the historic toran above the right-side window of the main entrance of Kumari House in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025, after it is retrieved from the Barakat Gallery in London. The carved wooden toran, stolen from Kumari House two decades ago, is welcomed back with traditional music and rituals before being reinstalled in its original location.

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#13010011

21 November 2025

The historic toran of the right-side window above the main entrance of Kumari House is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025, after being retrieved from the Barakat Gallery in London. The carved wooden toran, stolen from Kumari House two decades ago, is welcomed back with traditional music and rituals before being reinstalled in its original location

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