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14 Apr 2026

Hindu devotees ignite flammable holy powder as they perform rituals during the Gajan festival in Kolkata, India, on April 13, 2026. The annual festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva, with devotees seeking blessings through acts of devotion.

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14 Apr 2026

Hindu devotees prepare for rituals during the Charak, or Shiva Gajan festival in Kolkata, India, on April 13, 2026. Devotees observe annual traditions seeking blessings from Lord Shiva.

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14 Apr 2026

Hindu devotees participate in a religious procession during the Charak, or Shiva Gajan festival, in Kolkata, India, on April 13, 2026. Devotees perform annual rituals seeking blessings from Lord Shiva.

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14 Apr 2026

A man dressed as Lord Shiva takes part in rituals during the Charak, or Shiva Gajan festival in Kolkata, India, on April 13, 2026. Hindu devotees observe annual traditions seeking blessings from Lord Shiva.

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2 Apr 2026

Nepalese devotees play flutes during the Baisdhara Mela festival at Balaju, Nepal, on April 2, 2026, as thousands gather to take a holy bath under the 22 traditional waterspouts, seeking spiritual purification and believing in the healing properties of the sacred water.

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29 Mar 2026

Members of the Newari community pull the Seto Machindranath wooden chariot during the Seto Machindranath chariot festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 29, 2026. The Seto Machindranath Festival, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, is a significant religious celebration in Kathmandu, dedicated to Seto Machindranath, a revered figure worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists as a god of compassion and rain. Devotees from the Newar community pull the chariot through the old city areas, including Asan Bazaar and Hanuman Dhoka. The journey lasts several days and is accompanied by traditional music, rituals, and large crowds of devotees seeking blessings.

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29 Mar 2026

Members of the Newari community pull the Seto Machindranath wooden chariot during the Seto Machindranath chariot festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 29, 2026. The Seto Machindranath Festival, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, is a significant religious celebration in Kathmandu, dedicated to Seto Machindranath, a revered figure worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists as a god of compassion and rain. Devotees from the Newar community pull the chariot through the old city areas, including Asan Bazaar and Hanuman Dhoka. The journey lasts several days and is accompanied by traditional music, rituals, and large crowds of devotees seeking blessings.

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29 Mar 2026

A woman from the Newari community pulls the Seto Machindranath wooden chariot during the Seto Machindranath chariot festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 29, 2026. The Seto Machindranath Festival, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, is a significant religious celebration in Kathmandu. It is dedicated to Seto Machindranath, a revered figure worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists as a god of compassion and rain. Devotees from the Newar community pull the chariot through the old city areas, including Asan Bazaar and Hanuman Dhoka. The journey lasts several days, accompanied by traditional music, rituals, and large crowds of devotees seeking blessings.

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29 Mar 2026

A woman from the Newari community pulls the Seto Machindranath wooden chariot during the Seto Machindranath chariot festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 29, 2026. The Seto Machindranath Festival, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, is a significant religious celebration in Kathmandu. It is dedicated to Seto Machindranath, a revered figure worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists as a god of compassion and rain. Devotees from the Newar community pull the chariot through the old city areas, including Asan Bazaar and Hanuman Dhoka. The journey lasts several days, accompanied by traditional music, rituals, and large crowds of devotees seeking blessings.

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29 Mar 2026

People light earthen lamps during the Seto Machindranath Chariot Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 29, 2026. The Seto Machindranath Festival, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, is a significant religious celebration in Kathmandu. It is dedicated to Seto Machindranath, a revered figure worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists as a god of compassion and rain. Devotees from the Newar community pull the chariot through the old city areas, including Asan Bazaar and Hanuman Dhoka. The journey lasts several days, accompanied by traditional music, rituals, and large crowds of devotees seeking blessings.

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29 Mar 2026

People light earthen lamps during the Seto Machindranath Chariot Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 29, 2026. The Seto Machindranath Festival, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, is a significant religious celebration in Kathmandu. It is dedicated to Seto Machindranath, a revered figure worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists as a god of compassion and rain. Devotees from the Newar community pull the chariot through the old city areas, including Asan Bazaar and Hanuman Dhoka. The journey lasts several days, accompanied by traditional music, rituals, and large crowds of devotees seeking blessings.

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29 Mar 2026

Members of the Newari community pull the Seto Machindranath wooden chariot during the Seto Machindranath chariot festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 29, 2026. The Seto Machindranath Festival, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, is a significant religious celebration in Kathmandu, dedicated to Seto Machindranath, a revered figure worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists as a god of compassion and rain. Devotees from the Newar community pull the chariot through the old city areas, including Asan Bazaar and Hanuman Dhoka. The journey lasts several days and is accompanied by traditional music, rituals, and large crowds of devotees seeking blessings.

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29 Mar 2026

People light earthen lamps during the Seto Machindranath Chariot Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 29, 2026. The Seto Machindranath Festival, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, is a significant religious celebration in Kathmandu. It is dedicated to Seto Machindranath, a revered figure worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists as a god of compassion and rain. Devotees from the Newar community pull the chariot through the old city areas, including Asan Bazaar and Hanuman Dhoka. The journey lasts several days, accompanied by traditional music, rituals, and large crowds of devotees seeking blessings.

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26 Mar 2026

The idol of Seto Machindranath is placed on the first storey of the chariot during the Seto Machindranath chariot festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 26, 2026. The Seto Machindranath Festival, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, is a significant religious celebration in Kathmandu. It is dedicated to Seto Machindranath, a revered figure worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists as a god of compassion and rain. Devotees from the Newar community pull the chariot through the old city areas, including places like Asan Bazaar and Hanuman Dhoka. The journey lasts several days, accompanied by traditional music, rituals, and large crowds of devotees seeking blessings.

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26 Mar 2026

The idol of Seto Machindranath is placed on the first storey of the chariot during the Seto Machindranath chariot festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 26, 2026. The Seto Machindranath Festival, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, is a significant religious celebration in Kathmandu. It is dedicated to Seto Machindranath, a revered figure worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists as a god of compassion and rain. Devotees from the Newar community pull the chariot through the old city areas, including places like Asan Bazaar and Hanuman Dhoka. The journey lasts several days, accompanied by traditional music, rituals, and large crowds of devotees seeking blessings.

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26 Mar 2026

The idol of Seto Machindranath is placed on the first storey of the chariot during the Seto Machindranath chariot festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 26, 2026. The Seto Machindranath Festival, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, is a significant religious celebration in Kathmandu. It is dedicated to Seto Machindranath, a revered figure worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists as a god of compassion and rain. Devotees from the Newar community pull the chariot through the old city areas, including places like Asan Bazaar and Hanuman Dhoka. The journey lasts several days, accompanied by traditional music, rituals, and large crowds of devotees seeking blessings.

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