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29 September 2025

Candles burn as a Bengali Hindu priest performs special prayers during the Durga Puja festival at a pandal in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of Bengalis who have migrated to Canada from Kolkata, India, attend the celebration. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

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13 March 2025

Revelers gather at Kathmandu Durbar Square to celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, the festival begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

Revelers gather at Kathmandu Durbar Square to celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, the festival begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

Revelers gather at Kathmandu Durbar Square to celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, the festival begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

Nepali revelers are smeared in vermillion powder as they celebrate the festival of colors, Holi, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, the festival begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

A Nepali reveler is smeared in vermillion powder as she celebrates the festival of colors, Holi, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, it begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

A Nepali reveler is smeared in vermillion powder as he celebrates the festival of colors, Holi, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, it begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir,' which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

Revelers gather at Kathmandu Durbar Square to celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, the festival begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

A Nepali reveler is smeared in vermillion powder as she celebrates the festival of colors, Holi, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, it begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

Revelers gather at Kathmandu Durbar Square to celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, the festival begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

A foreign tourist is smeared with colors as he celebrates Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, it begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

A foreign tourist is smeared with colors as he celebrates Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, it begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

A Nepali child uses color smog as she celebrates Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, the festival begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

Foreign tourists use colors and color smog as they celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, the festival begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

Foreign tourists smear colors on each other's faces as they celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, it begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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13 March 2025

Foreign tourists use colors and color smog as they celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2025. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages participate in the festival with enthusiasm. As one of the widely observed festivals in the country, the festival begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier.

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