"Religious-Significance"

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19 May 2026

A Buddha statue is seen at Kamal Pokhari in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. The statue is set within the premises of the historic lotus pond, which serves as both a cultural and public gathering space. The site is known for its religious and social significance and hosts activities such as Chhath Puja, reflecting its continued role in the city's urban and spiritual landscape.

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19 May 2026

A Buddha statue is seen at Kamal Pokhari in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. The statue is set within the premises of the historic lotus pond, which serves as both a cultural and public gathering space. The site is known for its religious and social significance and hosts activities such as Chhath Puja, reflecting its continued role in the city's urban and spiritual landscape.

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19 May 2026

A general view of Kamal Pokhari, the historic lotus pond, is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. The site serves as an important cultural and religious gathering space, including for festivals such as Chhath Puja, reflecting its continued significance amid the city's rapidly growing urban landscape.

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19 May 2026

A general view of Kamal Pokhari, the historic lotus pond, is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. The site serves as an important cultural and religious gathering space, including for festivals such as Chhath Puja, reflecting its continued significance amid the city's rapidly growing urban landscape.

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19 May 2026

A general view of Kamal Pokhari, the historic lotus pond, is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. The site serves as an important cultural and religious gathering space, including for festivals such as Chhath Puja, reflecting its continued significance amid the city's rapidly growing urban landscape.

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18 Apr 2026

A woman adorned in traditional Newari dress dances during the 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual of Man Maya Maharjan, 105, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. She is carried by her family and relatives in a traditional palanquin. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony marking advanced age milestones, performed through religious rites with family and community gatherings. Man Maya Maharjan reaches the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days during the ceremony. Following the rituals, she is carried in a palanquin through community streets by family members and relatives, greeting locals and neighbors. She also dances during the procession as part of the celebrations. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members, recognizing longevity and respect for elders in Newar cultural practice. Following the 5th Janku, individuals are traditionally regarded within the community as having attained a status comparable to a living deity, reflecting cultural beliefs associated with longevity in Newar society.

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18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, participates in her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony marking advanced age milestones, performed through religious rites with family and community gatherings. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors. This is noted as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The event includes customary worship and participation of family and community members, recognizing longevity and social respect for elders in Newar cultural practice. After the 5th Janku, individuals are traditionally regarded as having attained a status comparable to a living deity, reflecting cultural beliefs associated with longevity in Newar society.

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18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, participates in her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony marking advanced age milestones, performed through religious rites with family and community gatherings. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors. This is noted as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The event includes customary worship and participation of family and community members, recognizing longevity and social respect for elders in Newar cultural practice. After the 5th Janku, individuals are traditionally regarded as having attained a status comparable to a living deity, reflecting cultural beliefs associated with longevity in Newar society.

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18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, participates in her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony marking advanced age milestones, performed through religious rites with family and community gatherings. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors. This is noted as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The event includes customary worship and participation of family and community members, recognizing longevity and social respect for elders in Newar cultural practice. After the 5th Janku, individuals are traditionally regarded as having attained a status comparable to a living deity, reflecting cultural beliefs associated with longevity in Newar society.

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18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, participates in her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony marking advanced age milestones, performed through religious rites with family and community gatherings. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors. This is noted as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The event includes customary worship and participation of family and community members, recognizing longevity and social respect for elders in Newar cultural practice. After the 5th Janku, individuals are traditionally regarded as having attained a status comparable to a living deity, reflecting cultural beliefs associated with longevity in Newar society.

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18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, participates in her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony marking advanced age milestones, performed through religious rites with family and community gatherings. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors. This is noted as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The event includes customary worship and participation of family and community members, recognizing longevity and social respect for elders in Newar cultural practice. After the 5th Janku, individuals are traditionally regarded as having attained a status comparable to a living deity, reflecting cultural beliefs associated with longevity in Newar society.

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18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, participates in her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony marking advanced age milestones, performed through religious rites with family and community gatherings. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors. This is noted as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The event includes customary worship and participation of family and community members, recognizing longevity and social respect for elders in Newar cultural practice. After the 5th Janku, individuals are traditionally regarded as having attained a status comparable to a living deity, reflecting cultural beliefs associated with longevity in Newar society.

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18 Apr 2026

A woman adorned in traditional Newari dress dances during the 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual of Man Maya Maharjan, 105, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. She is carried by her family and relatives in a traditional palanquin. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony marking advanced age milestones, performed through religious rites with family and community gatherings. Man Maya Maharjan reaches the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days during the ceremony. Following the rituals, she is carried in a palanquin through community streets by family members and relatives, greeting locals and neighbors. She also dances during the procession as part of the celebrations. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members, recognizing longevity and respect for elders in Newar cultural practice. Following the 5th Janku, individuals are traditionally regarded within the community as having attained a status comparable to a living deity, reflecting cultural beliefs associated with longevity in Newar society.

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18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, of Lalitpur, Nepal, marks her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual on April 18, 2026, reaching the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony that marks advanced age milestones and is performed through religious rites along with gatherings of family and community members. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors in her community in Lalitpur. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members as part of the Newar cultural practice recognizing longevity and social respect for elders.

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18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, of Lalitpur, Nepal, marks her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual on April 18, 2026, reaching the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony that marks advanced age milestones and is performed through religious rites along with gatherings of family and community members. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors in her community in Lalitpur. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members as part of the Newar cultural practice recognizing longevity and social respect for elders.

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18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, of Lalitpur, Nepal, marks her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual on April 18, 2026, reaching the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony that marks advanced age milestones and is performed through religious rites along with gatherings of family and community members. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors in her community in Lalitpur. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members as part of the Newar cultural practice recognizing longevity and social respect for elders.

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