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18 Apr 2026

The traditional band of the Nepali Army plays the flute during a procession on the first day of the Rato Macchindranath Jatra in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Rato Macchindranath Chariot festival, which can span weeks based on astrological timing, begins with the ''Aajus'' or ''Priests'' carrying the ''Red God'' to the chariot. Known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, it is the longest Jatra in Nepal, lasting months depending on astronomical factors. The Newar community constructs a 32-foot chariot annually using wooden beams without nails, taking about a week to complete. The chariot is decorated before the deity is seated. In the ancient town of Lalitpur, the chariot is paraded around the city four days after the deity's ascension. It is then pulled to Ga:Bahal, rested for one day, and subsequently moved to Sundhara and Mangalbazar, where it remains for one day each.

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18 Apr 2026

A Nepali devotee makes an offering to Patan's Living Goddess Kumari on the first day of the Rato Machhindranath Jatra in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Rato Machhindranath Chariot festival, which spans several weeks based on astrological timing, begins after the ''Aajus'' or ''Priests'' carry the ''Red God'' to the chariot. Known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, it is the longest Jatra in Nepal, lasting for months depending on astronomical factors. The Newar community constructs a 32-foot chariot annually using wooden beams without nails, taking about a week to complete. The chariot is then decorated before the deity is placed inside. In the ancient town of Lalitpur, the chariot is paraded around the city four days after the deity's ascension. It is then pulled to Ga:Bahal, rested for one day, and subsequently moved to Sundhara and Mangalbazar, where it remains for one day each.

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18 Apr 2026

Nihira Bajracharya, the living goddess Kumari of Patan, gives blessings to devotees on the first day of the Rato Machhindranath Jatra in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Rato Machhindranath Chariot festival, which spans weeks based on astrological timing, begins with the ''Aajus'' or ''Priests'' carrying the ''Red God'' to the chariot. Known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, it is the longest Jatra in Nepal, lasting months depending on astronomical factors. The Newar community constructs a 32-foot chariot annually using wooden beams without nails, taking about a week to complete. The chariot is then decorated before the deity is seated. In the ancient town of Lalitpur, the chariot is paraded around the city four days after the deity's ascension. It is then pulled to Ga:Bahal, rested for one day, and subsequently moved to Sundhara and Mangalbazar, where it remains for one day each.

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18 Apr 2026

Nihira Bajracharya, the living goddess Kumari of Patan, gives blessings to devotees on the first day of the Rato Machhindranath Jatra in Lalitpur, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The Rato Machhindranath Chariot festival, which spans weeks based on astrological timing, begins with the ''Aajus'' or ''Priests'' carrying the ''Red God'' to the chariot. Known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, it is the longest Jatra in Nepal, lasting months depending on astronomical factors. The Newar community constructs a 32-foot chariot annually using wooden beams without nails, taking about a week to complete. The chariot is then decorated before the deity is seated. In the ancient town of Lalitpur, the chariot is paraded around the city four days after the deity's ascension. It is then pulled to Ga:Bahal, rested for one day, and subsequently moved to Sundhara and Mangalbazar, where it remains for one day each.

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#13536529

5 Apr 2026

The Easter Vigil takes place in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, on April 4, 2026. The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, the Great Vigil of Easter, or Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.

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5 Apr 2026

The Easter Vigil takes place in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, on April 4, 2026. The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, the Great Vigil of Easter, or Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.

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5 Apr 2026

The Easter Vigil takes place in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, on April 4, 2026. The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, the Great Vigil of Easter, or Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.

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5 Apr 2026

The Easter Vigil takes place in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, on April 4, 2026. The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, the Great Vigil of Easter, or Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.

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5 Apr 2026

The Easter Vigil takes place in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, on April 4, 2026. The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, the Great Vigil of Easter, or Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.

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5 Apr 2026

The Easter Vigil takes place in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, on April 4, 2026. The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, the Great Vigil of Easter, or Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.

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5 Apr 2026

The Easter Vigil takes place in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, on April 4, 2026. The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, the Great Vigil of Easter, or Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.

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5 Apr 2026

The Easter Vigil takes place in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, on April 4, 2026. The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, the Great Vigil of Easter, or Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.

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5 Apr 2026

The Easter Vigil takes place in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, on April 4, 2026. The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, the Great Vigil of Easter, or Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.

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5 Apr 2026

The Easter Vigil takes place in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, on April 4, 2026. The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, the Great Vigil of Easter, or Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.

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5 Apr 2026

The Easter Vigil takes place in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, on April 4, 2026. The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, the Great Vigil of Easter, or Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.

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5 Apr 2026

The Easter Vigil takes place in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, on April 4, 2026. The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, the Great Vigil of Easter, or Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.

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