"Spiritual Reflection"

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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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22 Apr 2026

NAGASAKI, JAPAN - APRIL 22: Rows of illuminated glass pillars stretch toward the ceiling in the Remembrance Hall of the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, on April 22, 2026. Designed by architect Akira Kuryu, the hall's twelve pillars of light symbolize the hope for peace and lead toward a central point containing the names of the deceased, providing a solemn space for prayer and quiet reflection.

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14 Apr 2026

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination.

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14 Apr 2026

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination.

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14 Apr 2026

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination.

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14 Apr 2026

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination.

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14 Apr 2026

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination.

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14 Apr 2026

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination.

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14 Apr 2026

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination.

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14 Apr 2026

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination.

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14 Apr 2026

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination.

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14 Apr 2026

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination.

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14 Apr 2026

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination.

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14 Apr 2026

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination.

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14 Apr 2026

People visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026, during the Nepali New Year as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination.

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