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30 July 2025

Nepali officials bid farewell and wish the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers playing squad amid a ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 30, 2025. The AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers are set to be held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from August 6 to 10, 2025. Nepal is in Group A of the tournament alongside North Korea and Saudi Arabia. The qualifiers are played in a single round-robin format, with the top team from each group earning a spot in the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup to be held in Thailand next year. Similarly, the three best second-placed teams across all groups also qualify for the final tournament.

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30 July 2025

Nepali officials bid farewell and wish the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers playing squad amid a ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 30, 2025. The AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers are set to be held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from August 6 to 10, 2025. Nepal is in Group A of the tournament alongside North Korea and Saudi Arabia. The qualifiers are played in a single round-robin format, with the top team from each group earning a spot in the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup to be held in Thailand next year. Similarly, the three best second-placed teams across all groups also qualify for the final tournament.

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30 July 2025

The Nepali squad for the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers poses for a photo in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 30, 2025. The AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers are set to be held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from August 6 to 10, 2025. Nepal is in Group A of the tournament alongside North Korea and Saudi Arabia. The qualifiers are played in a single round-robin format, with the top team from each group earning a spot in the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup to be held in Thailand next year. Similarly, the three best second-placed teams across all groups also qualify for the final tournament.

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30 July 2025

Nepali officials hand over the national flag to the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers playing squad amid a ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 30, 2025. The AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers are set to be held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from August 6 to 10, 2025. Nepal is in Group A of the tournament alongside North Korea and Saudi Arabia. The qualifiers are played in a single round-robin format, with the top team from each group earning a spot in the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup to be held in Thailand next year. Similarly, the three best second-placed teams across all groups also qualify for the final tournament.

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30 July 2025

Head coach Yam Prasad Gurung (center) attends the media briefing in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 30, 2025. The AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers are set to be held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from August 6 to 10, 2025. Nepal is in Group A of the tournament alongside North Korea and Saudi Arabia. The qualifiers are played in a single round-robin format, with the top team from each group earning a spot in the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup to be held in Thailand next year. Similarly, the three best second-placed teams across all groups also qualify for the final tournament.

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30 July 2025

Head coach Yam Prasad Gurung (center) attends the media briefing in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 30, 2025. The AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers are set to be held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from August 6 to 10, 2025. Nepal is in Group A of the tournament alongside North Korea and Saudi Arabia. The qualifiers are played in a single round-robin format, with the top team from each group earning a spot in the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup to be held in Thailand next year. Similarly, the three best second-placed teams across all groups also qualify for the final tournament.

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30 July 2025

Birsana Chaudhary, team captain of the Nepali AFC U-20 Women's Championship, interacts with the media in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 30, 2025. The AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers are set to be held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from August 6 to 10, 2025. Nepal is in Group A of the tournament alongside North Korea and Saudi Arabia. The qualifiers are played in a single round-robin format, with the top team from each group earning a spot in the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup to be held in Thailand next year. Similarly, the three best second-placed teams across all groups also qualify for the final tournament.

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4 March 2025

Women stand outside the Sri Madan Thampuran Kshethram in Attakulangara, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, India, on March 29, 2024.

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24 January 2025

Deities are at the Sree Kallely Oorali Appooppan Kavu in Kalleli, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India, on April 5, 2024. The Oorali Appooppan Kavu is an ancient temple located on the banks of the Achankovil River in Kalleli in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. The temple, the abode of the supreme power of nature, strictly adheres to centuries-old tradition of the indigenous Dravida-Naga tribes. The forest temple, open 24 hours, is located on the Achankovil-Konni-Sabarimala forest path. Oorali Appooppan is the lord of mountain gods, the protector of 999 mountains. It is believed that Appooppan is a gallant warrior who rules over Pandi Nadu (Tamil Nadu) and Kerala. Besides Oorali Appooppan, the presiding deity, Oorali Ammoomma, considered to be Appooppan's mother, is seen. Opposite these two main deities is Vadackancherry Valiyachan, believed to be the one who has seen Appooppan. Kaula (kari) Ganapati, a tantric aspect of Ganesha, demigod Kuttichathan, and Harinarayana Thampuram, the embodiment of Lord Vishnu, are other sub-deities besides Valiyachan in the temple.

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24 January 2025

A Hindu priest performs prayers at the Sree Kallely Oorali Appooppan Kavu in Kalleli, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India, on April 05, 2024. The Oorali Appooppan Kavu is an ancient temple located on the banks of the Achankovil River in Kalleli in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. The temple, the abode of the supreme power of nature, strictly adheres to centuries-old traditions of the indigenous Dravida-Naga tribes. The forest temple, open 24 hours, is located on the Achankovil-Konni-Sabarimala forest path. Oorali Appooppan is the lord of mountain gods, the protector of 999 mountains. It is believed that Appooppan is a gallant warrior who rules over Pandi Nadu (Tamil Nadu) and Kerala. Besides Oorali Appooppan, the presiding deity, Oorali Ammoomma, considered to be Appooppan's mother, is present. Opposite these two main deities is Vadackancherry Valiyachan, believed to be the one who has seen Appooppan. Kaula (kari) Ganapati, a tantric aspect of Ganesha, demigod Kuttichathan, and Harinarayana Thampuram, the embodiment of Lord Vishnu, are other sub-deities besides Valiyachan in the temple.

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24 January 2025

Deities are at the Sree Kallely Oorali Appooppan Kavu in Kalleli, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India, on April 5, 2024. The Oorali Appooppan Kavu is an ancient temple located on the banks of the Achankovil River in Kalleli in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. The temple, the abode of the supreme power of nature, strictly adheres to centuries-old tradition of the indigenous Dravida-Naga tribes. The forest temple, open 24 hours, is located on the Achankovil-Konni-Sabarimala forest path. Oorali Appooppan is the lord of mountain gods, the protector of 999 mountains. It is believed that Appooppan is a gallant warrior who rules over Pandi Nadu (Tamil Nadu) and Kerala. Besides Oorali Appooppan, the presiding deity, Oorali Ammoomma, considered to be Appooppan's mother, is seen. Opposite these two main deities is Vadackancherry Valiyachan, believed to be the one who has seen Appooppan. Kaula (kari) Ganapati, a tantric aspect of Ganesha, demigod Kuttichathan, and Harinarayana Thampuram, the embodiment of Lord Vishnu, are other sub-deities besides Valiyachan in the temple.

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24 January 2025

A Hindu devotee offers prayers at the Sree Kallely Oorali Appooppan Kavu in Kalleli, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India, on April 5, 2024. The Oorali Appooppan Kavu is an ancient temple located on the banks of the Achankovil River in Kalleli in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. The temple, the abode of the supreme power of nature, strictly adheres to centuries-old traditions of the indigenous Dravida-Naga tribes. The forest temple, open 24 hours, is located on the Achankovil-Konni-Sabarimala forest path. Oorali Appooppan is the lord of mountain gods, the protector of 999 mountains. It is believed that Appooppan is a gallant warrior who rules over Pandi Nadu (Tamil Nadu) and Kerala. Besides Oorali Appooppan, the presiding deity, Oorali Ammoomma, considered to be Appooppan's mother, is also present. Opposite these two main deities is Vadackancherry Valiyachan, believed to be the one who has seen Appooppan. Kaula (kari) Ganapati, a tantric aspect of Ganesha, demigod Kuttichathan, and Harinarayana Thampuram, the embodiment of Lord Vishnu, are other sub-deities besides Valiyachan in the temple.

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24 January 2025

Sree Kallely Oorali Appooppan Kavu is an ancient temple located on the banks of the Achankovil River in Kalleli, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India, on April 5, 2024. The temple, the abode of the supreme power of nature, strictly adheres to centuries-old traditions of the indigenous Dravida-Naga tribes. The forest temple, open 24 hours, is located on the Achankovil-Konni-Sabarimala forest path. Oorali Appooppan is the lord of mountain gods, the protector of 999 mountains. It is believed that Appooppan is a gallant warrior who rules over Pandi Nadu (Tamil Nadu) and Kerala. Besides Oorali Appooppan, the presiding deity, Oorali Ammoomma, considered to be Appooppan's mother, is present. Opposite these two main deities is Vadackancherry Valiyachan, believed to be the one who has seen Appooppan. Kaula (kari) Ganapati, a tantric aspect of Ganesha, demigod Kuttichathan, and Harinarayana Thampuram, the embodiment of Lord Vishnu, are other sub-deities besides Valiyachan in the temple.

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24 January 2025

Sree Kallely Oorali Appooppan Kavu is an ancient temple located on the banks of the Achankovil River in Kalleli, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India, on April 5, 2024. The temple, the abode of the supreme power of nature, strictly adheres to centuries-old traditions of the indigenous Dravida-Naga tribes. The forest temple, open 24 hours, is located on the Achankovil-Konni-Sabarimala forest path. Oorali Appooppan is the lord of mountain gods, the protector of 999 mountains. It is believed that Appooppan is a gallant warrior who rules over Pandi Nadu (Tamil Nadu) and Kerala. Besides Oorali Appooppan, the presiding deity, Oorali Ammoomma, considered to be Appooppan's mother, is present. Opposite these two main deities is Vadackancherry Valiyachan, believed to be the one who has seen Appooppan. Kaula (kari) Ganapati, a tantric aspect of Ganesha, demigod Kuttichathan, and Harinarayana Thampuram, the embodiment of Lord Vishnu, are other sub-deities besides Valiyachan in the temple.

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24 January 2025

The entrance to the Sree Kallely Oorali Appooppan Kavu is in Kalleli, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India, on April 5, 2024. The Oorali Appooppan Kavu is an ancient temple located on the banks of the Achankovil River in Kalleli in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. The temple, the abode of the supreme power of nature, strictly adheres to centuries-old traditions of the indigenous Dravida-Naga tribes. The forest temple, open 24 hours, is located on the Achankovil-Konni-Sabarimala forest path. Oorali Appooppan is the lord of mountain gods, the protector of 999 mountains. It is believed that Appooppan is a gallant warrior who rules over Pandi Nadu (Tamil Nadu) and Kerala. Besides Oorali Appooppan, the presiding deity, Oorali Ammoomma, considered to be Appooppan's mother, is present. Opposite these two main deities is Vadackancherry Valiyachan, believed to be the one who has seen Appooppan. Kaula (kari) Ganapati, a tantric aspect of Ganesha, demigod Kuttichathan, and Harinarayana Thampuram, the embodiment of Lord Vishnu, are other sub-deities besides Valiyachan in the temple.

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24 January 2025

Steps lead to the Sree Kallely Oorali Appooppan Kavu in Kalleli, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India, on April 5, 2024. The Oorali Appooppan Kavu is an ancient temple located on the banks of the Achankovil River in Kalleli in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. The temple, the abode of the supreme power of nature, strictly adheres to centuries-old traditions of the indigenous Dravida-Naga tribes. The forest temple, open 24 hours, is located on the Achankovil-Konni-Sabarimala forest path. Oorali Appooppan is the lord of mountain gods, the protector of 999 mountains. It is believed that Appooppan is a gallant warrior who rules over Pandi Nadu (Tamil Nadu) and Kerala. Besides Oorali Appooppan, the presiding deity, Oorali Ammoomma, considered to be Appooppan's mother, is seen. Opposite these two main deities is Vadackancherry Valiyachan, believed to be the one who has seen Appooppan. Kaula (kari) Ganapati, a tantric aspect of Ganesha, demigod Kuttichathan, and Harinarayana Thampuram, the embodiment of Lord Vishnu, are other sub-deities besides Valiyachan in the temple.

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