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18 May 2026

Buddhists take part in the Pradaksina ritual during Vesak celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 17, 2026. Pradaksina is a ritual circumambulation performed clockwise around a sacred site as an expression of respect and devotion in Buddhist tradition. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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18 May 2026

Buddhists take part in the Pradaksina ritual during Vesak celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 17, 2026. Pradaksina is a ritual circumambulation performed clockwise around a sacred site as an expression of respect and devotion in Buddhist tradition. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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18 May 2026

Buddhists take part in the Pradaksina ritual during Vesak celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 17, 2026. Pradaksina is a ritual circumambulation performed clockwise around a sacred site as an expression of respect and devotion in Buddhist tradition. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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18 May 2026

Buddhists take part in the Pradaksina ritual during Vesak celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 17, 2026. Pradaksina is a ritual circumambulation performed clockwise around a sacred site as an expression of respect and devotion in Buddhist tradition. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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18 May 2026

Buddhists take part in the Pradaksina ritual during Vesak celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 17, 2026. Pradaksina is a ritual circumambulation performed clockwise around a sacred site as an expression of respect and devotion in Buddhist tradition. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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18 May 2026

Buddhists take part in the Pradaksina ritual during Vesak celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 17, 2026. Pradaksina is a ritual circumambulation performed clockwise around a sacred site as an expression of respect and devotion in Buddhist tradition. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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18 May 2026

Buddhists take part in the Pradaksina ritual during Vesak celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 17, 2026. Pradaksina is a ritual circumambulation performed clockwise around a sacred site as an expression of respect and devotion in Buddhist tradition. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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18 May 2026

Buddhists take part in the Pradaksina ritual during Vesak celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 17, 2026. Pradaksina is a ritual circumambulation performed clockwise around a sacred site as an expression of respect and devotion in Buddhist tradition. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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18 May 2026

Buddhists take part in the Pradaksina ritual during Vesak celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 17, 2026. Pradaksina is a ritual circumambulation performed clockwise around a sacred site as an expression of respect and devotion in Buddhist tradition. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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18 May 2026

Buddhists take part in the Pradaksina ritual during Vesak celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 17, 2026. Pradaksina is a ritual circumambulation performed clockwise around a sacred site as an expression of respect and devotion in Buddhist tradition. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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18 May 2026

Buddhists take part in the Pradaksina ritual during Vesak celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 17, 2026. Pradaksina is a ritual circumambulation performed clockwise around a sacred site as an expression of respect and devotion in Buddhist tradition. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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18 May 2026

Buddhists take part in the Pradaksina ritual during Vesak celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 17, 2026. Pradaksina is a ritual circumambulation performed clockwise around a sacred site as an expression of respect and devotion in Buddhist tradition. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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18 May 2026

Buddhists take part in the Pradaksina ritual during Vesak celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 17, 2026. Pradaksina is a ritual circumambulation performed clockwise around a sacred site as an expression of respect and devotion in Buddhist tradition. Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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13 Apr 2026

The Finnish team, World Champions, pose at the FIM Ice Speedway Of Nations at Ice Rink Thialf in Heerenveen, Netherlands, on April 12, 2026. Clockwise from top: Max Koivula, Arttu Lehitinen, Aki-Pekka Mustonen, Team Manager, and Heikki Huusko.

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8 Oct 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees spin the upside-down chariot of the Hindu god Satyanarayan during the ancient Hadigaun festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 8, 2025. This unique festival is an age-old tradition, and as they say, ''Kahi Nabhako Jaatra Hadigaun Maa'' (there is no parade like the ones in Handigaun). Hadigaun in Kathmandu is well known for its unique jatras (parades) and cultures. This annual jatra begins on the second day of Dashain and ends on the last night of Dashain. Unlike the chariots in any other jatras, Satyanarayan Jatra has three chariots without wheels. The devotees carry the chariots on their shoulders. The chariots make the shape of an inverted umbrella on the top, consist of idols of various gods on the top, and have the pinnacle at the bottom. Each khat is rotated in a clockwise direction by a man sitting at its base while the chariots make a round of Hadigaun. The jatra is believed to invite protection and prosperity to the local inhabitants. The chariots are then left on the streets for the worshippers to pray and are gradually dismantled to be taken out next year, once the rounds are completed.

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8 Oct 2025

A Nepali local traditional band sings hymns and plays instruments during the Hadi Gaun Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 8, 2025. This unique festival is an age-old tradition, and as they say, ''Kahi Nabhako Jaatra Hadigaun Maa'' (there's no parade like the ones in Handigaun). Hadigaun in Kathmandu is well known for its unique jatras (parades) and cultures. This annual jatra begins on the second day of Dashain and ends on the last night of Dashain. Unlike the chariots in any other jatras, Satyanarayan Jatra has three chariots without wheels. The devotees carry the chariots on their shoulders. The chariots make a shape of an inverted umbrella on the top, consist of idols of various gods on the top, and have the pinnacle at the bottom. Each khat is rotated in a clockwise direction by a man sitting at its base while the chariots make a round of Hadigaun. The jatra is believed to invite protection and prosperity to the local inhabitants. The chariots are then left on the streets for the worshippers to pray and are gradually dismantled to be taken out next year, once the rounds are completed.

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