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#13591959

18 Apr 2026

Crowds of people and local tourists visit the scenic village of Makardan on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq, on April 18, 2026. As spring peak arrives in the Kurdistan Region, rural areas like Makardan experience a significant influx of residents seeking to escape urban life and engage in traditional social activities and outdoor recreation. The village has become a focal point for documenting the region's seasonal social fabric and the preservation of community gatherings.

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#13591960

18 Apr 2026

Crowds of people and local tourists visit the scenic village of Makardan on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq, on April 18, 2026. As spring peak arrives in the Kurdistan Region, rural areas like Makardan experience a significant influx of residents seeking to escape urban life and engage in traditional social activities and outdoor recreation. The village has become a focal point for documenting the region's seasonal social fabric and the preservation of community gatherings.

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#13591961

18 Apr 2026

Crowds of people and local tourists visit the scenic village of Makardan on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq, on April 18, 2026. As spring peak arrives in the Kurdistan Region, rural areas like Makardan experience a significant influx of residents seeking to escape urban life and engage in traditional social activities and outdoor recreation. The village has become a focal point for documenting the region's seasonal social fabric and the preservation of community gatherings.

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#13591962

18 Apr 2026

Crowds of people and local tourists visit the scenic village of Makardan on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq, on April 18, 2026. As spring peak arrives in the Kurdistan Region, rural areas like Makardan experience a significant influx of residents seeking to escape urban life and engage in traditional social activities and outdoor recreation. The village has become a focal point for documenting the region's seasonal social fabric and the preservation of community gatherings.

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#13591965

18 Apr 2026

Crowds of people and local tourists visit the scenic village of Makardan on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq, on April 18, 2026. As spring peak arrives in the Kurdistan Region, rural areas like Makardan experience a significant influx of residents seeking to escape urban life and engage in traditional social activities and outdoor recreation. The village has become a focal point for documenting the region's seasonal social fabric and the preservation of community gatherings.

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#13591966

18 Apr 2026

Crowds of people and local tourists visit the scenic village of Makardan on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq, on April 18, 2026. As spring peak arrives in the Kurdistan Region, rural areas like Makardan experience a significant influx of residents seeking to escape urban life and engage in traditional social activities and outdoor recreation. The village has become a focal point for documenting the region's seasonal social fabric and the preservation of community gatherings.

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#13591450

18 Apr 2026

A woman adorned in traditional Newari dress dances during the 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual of Man Maya Maharjan, 105, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. She is carried by her family and relatives in a traditional palanquin. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony marking advanced age milestones, performed through religious rites with family and community gatherings. Man Maya Maharjan reached the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days during the ceremony. Following the rituals, she is carried in a palanquin through community streets by family members and relatives, greeting locals and neighbors. She also dances during the procession as part of the celebrations. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members as part of the Newar cultural practice recognizing longevity and respect for elders.

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#13591453

18 Apr 2026

Member of Parliament Jagadish Kharel carries the palanquin during the 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual of Man Maya Maharjan, 105, in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The event marks her reaching the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony celebrating advanced age milestones, performed through religious rites with family and community gatherings. Man Maya Maharjan is carried in a traditional palanquin by family members and relatives through community streets, greeting locals and neighbors during the procession. The ceremony includes participation from family and community members as part of the Newar cultural practice recognizing longevity and respect for elders.

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#13591445

18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, of Lalitpur, Nepal, marks her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual on April 18, 2026, reaching the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony that marks advanced age milestones and is performed through religious rites along with gatherings of family and community members. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors in her community in Lalitpur. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members as part of the Newar cultural practice recognizing longevity and social respect for elders.

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#13591446

18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, of Lalitpur, Nepal, marks her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual on April 18, 2026, reaching the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony that marks advanced age milestones and is performed through religious rites along with gatherings of family and community members. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors in her community in Lalitpur. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members as part of the Newar cultural practice recognizing longevity and social respect for elders.

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#13591447

18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, of Lalitpur, Nepal, marks her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual on April 18, 2026, reaching the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony that marks advanced age milestones and is performed through religious rites along with gatherings of family and community members. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors in her community in Lalitpur. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members as part of the Newar cultural practice recognizing longevity and social respect for elders.

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#13591448

18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, of Lalitpur, Nepal, marks her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual on April 18, 2026, reaching the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony that marks advanced age milestones and is performed through religious rites along with gatherings of family and community members. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors in her community in Lalitpur. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members as part of the Newar cultural practice recognizing longevity and social respect for elders.

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#13591449

18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, of Lalitpur, Nepal, marks her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual on April 18, 2026, reaching the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony that marks advanced age milestones and is performed through religious rites along with gatherings of family and community members. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors in her community in Lalitpur. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members as part of the Newar cultural practice recognizing longevity and social respect for elders.

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#13591451

18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, of Lalitpur, Nepal, dances to traditional music during her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual on April 18, 2026. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony marking advanced age milestones, celebrated with religious rites and gatherings of family and community members. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors in her community in Lalitpur. She also dances during the procession as part of the celebrations. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members, recognizing longevity and social respect for elders as part of Newar cultural practice.

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#13591454

18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, of Lalitpur, Nepal, marks her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual on April 18, 2026, reaching the age of 105 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony that marks advanced age milestones and is performed through religious rites along with gatherings of family and community members. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors in her community in Lalitpur. Locals note this as the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members as part of the Newar cultural practice recognizing longevity and social respect for elders.

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#13591455

18 Apr 2026

Man Maya Maharjan, 105, of Lalitpur, Nepal, dances to traditional music as she marks her 5th Janku (Maha Divya Ratharohan) ritual on April 18, 2026. The Janku is a Newar life-cycle ceremony celebrating advanced age milestones, performed with religious rites and gatherings of family and community members. Following the rituals, she is carried in a traditional palanquin and greets locals and neighbors in her community in Lalitpur. She is also seen dancing during the procession as part of the celebrations. Locals note this is the first known instance of a 5th Janku being observed for an individual in the area, highlighting the ceremony's significance within local tradition. The ceremony includes customary worship and participation of family and community members, recognizing longevity and social respect for elders as part of Newar cultural practice.

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