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4 September 2025

Nepalese devotees pay homage and circumambulate the ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, while performing with traditional instruments on the first day of the eight-day Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025. The festival honors Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains, beginning with the raising of the ceremonial pole at Hanuman Dhoka. The Yonshi is ceremonially cut from the forest in Bhaktapur for this ritual. Indra Jatra includes mask dances such as Dee Pyakhan, Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, singing, and other devotional rituals, and is mainly observed by the Newar community following both Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

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4 September 2025

A Nepal Army soldier pays homage and circumambulates the ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, while playing the trumpet on the first day of the eight-day Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025. The festival begins with the raising of the Yonshi at Hanuman Dhoka and honors Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The Yonshi is ceremonially cut from the Bhaktapur forest for the ritual. Indra Jatra features mask dances such as Dee Pyakhan, Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, singing, and other ritual performances, and is primarily observed by the Newar community following both Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

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4 September 2025

Soldiers of the Nepal Army pay homage and circumambulate the ceremonial pole, Yonshi or Indra Dhwaj, while playing the trumpet on the first day of the eight-day Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025. The festival begins with the raising of the Yonshi at Hanuman Dhoka and honors Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The Yonshi is ceremonially cut from the Bhaktapur forest for the ritual. Indra Jatra features mask dances such as Dee Pyakhan, Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, singing, and other ritual performances, and is primarily observed by the Newar community following both Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

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4 September 2025

Soldiers of the Gurju Paltan pay homage and circumambulate the ceremonial Yonshi pole while playing the flute in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, during the first day of the eight-day Indra Jatra festival. The Yonshi, ceremonially cut from Bhaktapur forest, is central to the festival honoring Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The event features mask dances including Dee Pyakhan, Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, singing, and other rituals, observed primarily by the Newar community following Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

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4 September 2025

A soldier of the Gurju Paltan pays homage and circumambulates the ceremonial Yonshi pole while playing a traditional instrument in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, during the first day of the eight-day Indra Jatra festival. The Yonshi, ceremonially cut from the forest in Bhaktapur, is central to the festival honoring Indra, the King of Heaven and Lord of Rains. The celebrations feature mask dances including Dee Pyakhan, Majipa Lakhey, Halchowk Akash Bhairab, Pulukishi, Mahakali Pyakhan, singing, and other rituals, observed primarily by the Newar community following both Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

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27 August 2025

A Nepali Buddhist monk circumambulates the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for all Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath Stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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27 August 2025

A Nepali Buddhist performs Kora, a religious circumambulation, at the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. The Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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27 August 2025

Nepali Buddhists perform Kora, a religious circumambulation, at the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. The Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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27 August 2025

A Nepali Buddhist performs Kora, a religious circumambulation, at the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. The Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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27 August 2025

Nepali Buddhists perform Kora, a religious circumambulation, at the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. The Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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27 August 2025

Nepali Buddhists perform Kora, a religious circumambulation, at the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. The Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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24 August 2025

Buddhist devotees participate in rituals on the final day of Gunla, the sacred tenth month of the Nepal Sambat calendar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 24, 2025. Worshippers line up to offer prayers, circumambulate the Swayambhunath stupa, and perform devotional music with traditional instruments including dhime, bhusya, dha baja, and nya khin baja. The Gunla festival features early morning processions, scripture recitations, and prayers, honoring the teachings of Buddha and the tradition of the monastic rains retreat.

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24 August 2025

Buddhist devotees participate in rituals on the final day of Gunla, the sacred tenth month of the Nepal Sambat calendar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 24, 2025. Worshippers line up to offer prayers, circumambulate the Swayambhunath stupa, and perform devotional music with traditional instruments including dhime, bhusya, dha baja, and nya khin baja. The Gunla festival features early morning processions, scripture recitations, and prayers, honoring the teachings of Buddha and the tradition of the monastic rains retreat.

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24 August 2025

Buddhist devotees participate in rituals on the final day of Gunla, the sacred tenth month of the Nepal Sambat calendar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 24, 2025. Worshippers line up to offer prayers, circumambulate the Swayambhunath stupa, and perform devotional music with traditional instruments including dhime, bhusya, dha baja, and nya khin baja. The Gunla festival features early morning processions, scripture recitations, and prayers, honoring the teachings of Buddha and the tradition of the monastic rains retreat.

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24 August 2025

Buddhist devotees participate in rituals on the final day of Gunla, the sacred tenth month of the Nepal Sambat calendar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 24, 2025. Worshippers line up to offer prayers, circumambulate the Swayambhunath stupa, and perform devotional music with traditional instruments including dhime, bhusya, dha baja, and nya khin baja. The Gunla festival features early morning processions, scripture recitations, and prayers, honoring the teachings of Buddha and the tradition of the monastic rains retreat.

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24 August 2025

Buddhist devotees participate in rituals on the final day of Gunla, the sacred tenth month of the Nepal Sambat calendar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 24, 2025. Worshippers line up to offer prayers, circumambulate the Swayambhunath stupa, and perform devotional music with traditional instruments including dhime, bhusya, dha baja, and nya khin baja. The Gunla festival features early morning processions, scripture recitations, and prayers, honoring the teachings of Buddha and the tradition of the monastic rains retreat.

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