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4 November 2025

A senior woman carries an orange shopping bag and sits on her walker (rollator) taking a rest next to an information sign at a metro station in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 4, 2025. The background shows trees with autumn foliage.

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3 November 2025

Two women walk together down a sunlit forest path, surrounded by trees displaying bright yellow and orange autumn foliage in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 3, 2025.

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28 October 2025

A fasting Nepali Hindu devotee offers prayers to the rising sun on the final day of the Chhath festival in Birgunj, Nepal, on October 28, 2025. Worship of the rising and setting sun is central to Chhath, regarded as a unique and devotional form of prayer to the Sun God. People from all walks of life come together to honor the Sun God, believing that such devotion brings happiness, prosperity, well-being, and longevity to their families. The four-day festival, which begins last Saturday, reaches its climax with the main pooja on the final evening and concludes this morning with the traditional offering of Argha at rivers and ponds across the country. Thousands of Hindu devotees throng the Ghadiarwa Pokhari in Birgunj, Nepal, adjoining the Indian state of Bihar, submerging themselves in the water.

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28 October 2025

A fasting Nepali Hindu devotee offers prayers to the rising sun on the final day of the Chhath festival in Birgunj, Nepal, on October 28, 2025. Worship of the rising and setting sun is central to Chhath, regarded as a unique and devotional form of prayer to the Sun God. People from all walks of life come together to honor the Sun God, believing that such devotion brings happiness, prosperity, well-being, and longevity to their families. The four-day festival, which begins last Saturday, reaches its climax with the main pooja on the final evening and concludes this morning with the traditional offering of Argha at rivers and ponds across the country. Thousands of Hindu devotees throng the Ghadiarwa Pokhari in Birgunj, Nepal, adjoining the Indian state of Bihar, submerging themselves in the water.

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28 October 2025

A fasting Nepali Hindu devotee offers prayers to the rising sun on the final day of the Chhath festival in Birgunj, Nepal, on October 28, 2025. Worship of the rising and setting sun is central to Chhath, regarded as a unique and devotional form of prayer to the Sun God. People from all walks of life come together to honor the Sun God, believing that such devotion brings happiness, prosperity, well-being, and longevity to their families. The four-day festival, which begins last Saturday, reaches its climax with the main pooja on the final evening and concludes this morning with the traditional offering of Argha at rivers and ponds across the country. Thousands of Hindu devotees throng the Ghadiarwa Pokhari in Birgunj, Nepal, adjoining the Indian state of Bihar, submerging themselves in the water.

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28 October 2025

A fasting Nepali Hindu devotee offers prayers to the rising sun on the final day of the Chhath festival in Birgunj, Nepal, on October 28, 2025. Worship of the rising and setting sun is central to Chhath, regarded as a unique and devotional form of prayer to the Sun God. People from all walks of life come together to honor the Sun God, believing that such devotion brings happiness, prosperity, well-being, and longevity to their families. The four-day festival, which begins last Saturday, reaches its climax with the main pooja on the final evening and concludes this morning with the traditional offering of Argha at rivers and ponds across the country. Thousands of Hindu devotees throng the Ghadiarwa Pokhari in Birgunj, Nepal, adjoining the Indian state of Bihar, submerging themselves in the water.

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28 October 2025

Fasting Nepali Hindu devotees offer prayers to the rising sun on the final day of the Chhath festival in Birgunj, Nepal, on October 28, 2025. Worship of the rising and setting sun is central to Chhath, regarded as a unique and devotional form of prayer to the Sun God. People from all walks of life come together to honor the Sun God, believing that such devotion brings happiness, prosperity, well-being, and longevity to their families. The four-day festival, which begins last Saturday, reaches its climax with the main pooja on the final evening and concludes this morning with the traditional offering of Argha at rivers and ponds across the country. Thousands of Hindu devotees throng the Ghadiarwa Pokhari in Birgunj, Nepal, submerging themselves in the water.

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28 October 2025

Fasting Nepali Hindu devotees offer prayers to the rising sun on the final day of the Chhath festival in Birgunj, Nepal, on October 28, 2025. Worship of the rising and setting sun is central to Chhath, regarded as a unique and devotional form of prayer to the Sun God. People from all walks of life come together to honor the Sun God, believing that such devotion brings happiness, prosperity, well-being, and longevity to their families. The four-day festival, which begins last Saturday, reaches its climax with the main pooja on the final evening and concludes this morning with the traditional offering of Argha at rivers and ponds across the country. Thousands of Hindu devotees throng the Ghadiarwa Pokhari in Birgunj, Nepal, submerging themselves in the water.

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28 October 2025

Fasting Nepali Hindu devotees offer prayers to the rising sun on the final day of the Chhath festival in Birgunj, Nepal, on October 28, 2025. Worship of the rising and setting sun is central to Chhath, regarded as a unique and devotional form of prayer to the Sun God. People from all walks of life come together to honor the Sun God, believing that such devotion brings happiness, prosperity, well-being, and longevity to their families. The four-day festival, which begins last Saturday, reaches its climax with the main pooja on the final evening and concludes this morning with the traditional offering of Argha at rivers and ponds across the country. Thousands of Hindu devotees throng the Ghadiarwa Pokhari in Birgunj, Nepal, submerging themselves in the water.

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28 October 2025

Fasting Nepali Hindu devotees offer prayers to the rising sun on the final day of the Chhath festival in Birgunj, Nepal, on October 28, 2025. Worship of the rising and setting sun is central to Chhath, regarded as a unique and devotional form of prayer to the Sun God. People from all walks of life come together to honor the Sun God, believing that such devotion brings happiness, prosperity, well-being, and longevity to their families. The four-day festival, which begins last Saturday, reaches its climax with the main pooja on the final evening and concludes this morning with the traditional offering of Argha at rivers and ponds across the country. Thousands of Hindu devotees throng the Ghadiarwa Pokhari in Birgunj, Nepal, submerging themselves in the water.

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28 October 2025

Fasting Nepali Hindu devotees offer prayers to the rising sun on the final day of the Chhath festival in Birgunj, Nepal, on October 28, 2025. Worship of the rising and setting sun is central to Chhath, regarded as a unique and devotional form of prayer to the Sun God. People from all walks of life come together to honor the Sun God, believing that such devotion brings happiness, prosperity, well-being, and longevity to their families. The four-day festival, which begins last Saturday, reaches its climax with the main pooja on the final evening and concludes this morning with the traditional offering of Argha at rivers and ponds across the country. Thousands of Hindu devotees throng the Ghadiarwa Pokhari in Birgunj, Nepal, submerging themselves in the water.

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28 October 2025

Fasting Nepali Hindu devotees offer prayers to the rising sun on the final day of the Chhath festival in Birgunj, Nepal, on October 28, 2025. Worship of the rising and setting sun is central to Chhath, regarded as a unique and devotional form of prayer to the Sun God. People from all walks of life come together to honor the Sun God, believing that such devotion brings happiness, prosperity, well-being, and longevity to their families. The four-day festival, which begins last Saturday, reaches its climax with the main pooja on the final evening and concludes this morning with the traditional offering of Argha at rivers and ponds across the country. Thousands of Hindu devotees throng the Ghadiarwa Pokhari in Birgunj, Nepal, submerging themselves in the water.

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27 October 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals at Gaurighat riverbank in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 27, 2025. Chhath, a festival of benediction to Lord Surya, the sun, starts on the day of Karthik Shukla Chathurthi and ends on Shukla Saptami according to the lunar calendar. Thekuwa, Khajuri, and Kasar, along with varieties of dry fruits, fruits, and flowers, constitute the basket popularly known as ''Dhakri.'' Devotees fast and worship the sun for the long lives and well-being of their family members, also praying for their expectations and attempts to come true. Chhath is celebrated by all the members of the family. The Hindu religion adores and respects Lord Sun, who at the time of Chhath is also called ''Chatti Mata'' or the goddess of Chhath.

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27 October 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals at Gaurighat riverbank in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 27, 2025. Chhath, a festival of benediction to Lord Surya, the sun, starts on the day of Karthik Shukla Chathurthi and ends on Shukla Saptami according to the lunar calendar. Thekuwa, Khajuri, and Kasar, along with varieties of dry fruits, fruits, and flowers, constitute the basket popularly known as ''Dhakri.'' Devotees fast and worship the sun for the long lives and well-being of their family members, also praying for their expectations and attempts to come true. Chhath is celebrated by all the members of the family. The Hindu religion adores and respects Lord Sun, who at the time of Chhath is also called ''Chatti Mata'' or the goddess of Chhath.

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27 October 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals at Gaurighat riverbank in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 27, 2025. Chhath, a festival of benediction to Lord Surya, the sun, starts on the day of Karthik Shukla Chathurthi and ends on Shukla Saptami according to the lunar calendar. Thekuwa, Khajuri, and Kasar, along with varieties of dry fruits, fruits, and flowers, constitute the basket popularly known as ''Dhakri.'' Devotees fast and worship the sun for the long lives and well-being of their family members, also praying for their expectations and attempts to come true. Chhath is celebrated by all the members of the family. The Hindu religion adores and respects Lord Sun, who at the time of Chhath is also called ''Chatti Mata'' or the goddess of Chhath.

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27 October 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals at Gaurighat riverbank in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 27, 2025. Chhath, a festival of benediction to Lord Surya, the sun, starts on the day of Karthik Shukla Chathurthi and ends on Shukla Saptami according to the lunar calendar. Thekuwa, Khajuri, and Kasar, along with varieties of dry fruits, fruits, and flowers, constitute the basket popularly known as ''Dhakri.'' Devotees fast and worship the sun for the long lives and well-being of their family members, also praying for their expectations and attempts to come true. Chhath is celebrated by all the members of the family. The Hindu religion adores and respects Lord Sun, who at the time of Chhath is also called ''Chatti Mata'' or the goddess of Chhath.

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