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#13592618

18 Apr 2026

Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Sunita Dangol arrives for the reestablishment ceremony of the repatriated idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati at Maru Tole on World Heritage Day on April 18, 2026, in Kathmandu, Nepal. The day is observed annually to promote the preservation of cultural heritage. The sculpture, returned to Nepal in 1996 after being stolen and taken to the United Kingdom, had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before its reinstatement. United Kingdom Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn also attends the ceremony.

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#13592620

18 Apr 2026

Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Sunita Dangol, along with devotees, carries the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati during a ceremonial procession for its reestablishment at its original shrine in Maru Tole, Kathmandu, on April 18, 2026. The sacred sculpture is moved with reverence and traditional rituals as it is taken from the Chhauni National Museum to its historic site, accompanied by prayers, offerings, and chanting, marking its return to public worship. The procession is part of the World Heritage Day observance and the cultural restoration of the deity at its original location. The sculpture was previously returned to Nepal from the United Kingdom after being stolen and had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before reinstatement.

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#13592621

18 Apr 2026

The idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati is seen for the last time at the Chhauni National Museum before being taken to its original shrine in Maru, Kathmandu, on April 18, 2026. Devotees and officials participate in the reestablishment ceremony of the repatriated idol at Maru Tole on World Heritage Day on April 18, 2026, in Kathmandu, Nepal, a day observed annually to promote the preservation of cultural heritage. The sacred sculpture, returned to Nepal in 1996 after being stolen and taken to the United Kingdom, had been preserved at the museum before its reinstatement. United Kingdom Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn also attends the ceremony, marking a significant moment in Nepal's cultural heritage preservation efforts.

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#13592622

18 Apr 2026

National Museum officials carefully remove the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati from its display area inside the Chhauni National Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The idol is being prepared for relocation to its original shrine in Maru, Kathmandu. The sacred sculpture is escorted with due reverence as part of the formal handover process involving museum and cultural heritage authorities, marking its final exit from the museum collection after years of preservation. The reestablishment ceremony of the repatriated idol takes place at Maru Tole on World Heritage Day on April 18, 2026, in Kathmandu, Nepal, a day observed annually to promote the preservation of cultural heritage. The sculpture, returned to Nepal in 1996 after being stolen and taken to the United Kingdom, had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before its reinstatement. The United Kingdom Ambassador to Nepal, Rob Fenn, also attends the ceremony, marking a significant moment in Nepal's ongoing cultural heritage preservation efforts.

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#13592623

18 Apr 2026

National Museum officials carefully remove the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati from its display area inside the Chhauni National Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The idol is being prepared for relocation to its original shrine in Maru, Kathmandu. The sacred sculpture is escorted with due reverence as part of the formal handover process involving museum and cultural heritage authorities, marking its final exit from the museum collection after years of preservation. The reestablishment ceremony of the repatriated idol takes place at Maru Tole on World Heritage Day on April 18, 2026, in Kathmandu, Nepal, a day observed annually to promote the preservation of cultural heritage. The sculpture, returned to Nepal in 1996 after being stolen and taken to the United Kingdom, had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before its reinstatement. The United Kingdom Ambassador to Nepal, Rob Fenn, also attends the ceremony, marking a significant moment in Nepal's ongoing cultural heritage preservation efforts.

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#13592626

18 Apr 2026

National Museum officials carefully remove the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati from its display area inside the Chhauni National Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The idol is being prepared for relocation to its original shrine in Maru, Kathmandu. The sacred sculpture is escorted with due reverence as part of the formal handover process involving museum and cultural heritage authorities, marking its final exit from the museum collection after years of preservation. The reestablishment ceremony of the repatriated idol takes place at Maru Tole on World Heritage Day on April 18, 2026, in Kathmandu, Nepal, a day observed annually to promote the preservation of cultural heritage. The sculpture, returned to Nepal in 1996 after being stolen and taken to the United Kingdom, had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before its reinstatement. The United Kingdom Ambassador to Nepal, Rob Fenn, also attends the ceremony, marking a significant moment in Nepal's ongoing cultural heritage preservation efforts.

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#13592627

18 Apr 2026

National Museum officials carefully remove the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati from its display area inside the Chhauni National Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The idol is being prepared for relocation to its original shrine in Maru, Kathmandu. The sacred sculpture is escorted with due reverence as part of the formal handover process involving museum and cultural heritage authorities, marking its final exit from the museum collection after years of preservation. The reestablishment ceremony of the repatriated idol takes place at Maru Tole on World Heritage Day on April 18, 2026, in Kathmandu, Nepal, a day observed annually to promote the preservation of cultural heritage. The sculpture, returned to Nepal in 1996 after being stolen and taken to the United Kingdom, had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before its reinstatement. The United Kingdom Ambassador to Nepal, Rob Fenn, also attends the ceremony, marking a significant moment in Nepal's ongoing cultural heritage preservation efforts.

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#13592628

18 Apr 2026

National Museum officials carefully remove the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati from its display area inside the Chhauni National Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The idol is being prepared for relocation to its original shrine in Maru, Kathmandu. The sacred sculpture is escorted with due reverence as part of the formal handover process involving museum and cultural heritage authorities, marking its final exit from the museum collection after years of preservation. The reestablishment ceremony of the repatriated idol takes place at Maru Tole on World Heritage Day on April 18, 2026, in Kathmandu, Nepal, a day observed annually to promote the preservation of cultural heritage. The sculpture, returned to Nepal in 1996 after being stolen and taken to the United Kingdom, had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before its reinstatement. The United Kingdom Ambassador to Nepal, Rob Fenn, also attends the ceremony, marking a significant moment in Nepal's ongoing cultural heritage preservation efforts.

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#13592630

18 Apr 2026

Devotees and officials gather and pray before the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati after completing ritual worship ceremonies, offering flowers, incense, and traditional prayers as part of the reestablishment proceedings at Maru Tole in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The reestablishment ceremony of the repatriated idol takes place at Maru Tole on World Heritage Day, a day observed annually to promote the preservation of cultural heritage. The sculpture, returned to Nepal in 1996 after being stolen and taken to the United Kingdom, had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before its reinstatement. United Kingdom Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn also attends the ceremony, marking a significant moment in Nepal's ongoing cultural heritage preservation efforts.

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#13592632

18 Apr 2026

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Police pose for a photo with the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati and the national flag during the reestablishment ceremony at Maru Tole in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The ceremony, held on World Heritage Day, marked the reinstatement of the sculpture, which was returned to Nepal in 1996 after being stolen and taken to the United Kingdom. It had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before its reestablishment. UK Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn attended the event, highlighting Nepal's cultural heritage preservation efforts.

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#13592633

18 Apr 2026

UK Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn poses for a photo with officials and devotees alongside the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati during the reestablishment ceremony at Maru Tole in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The ceremony marks the reestablishment of the repatriated idol, which was returned to Nepal in 1996 after being stolen and taken to the United Kingdom. The sculpture had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before its reinstatement. The event coincides with World Heritage Day, observed annually to promote the preservation of cultural heritage.

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#13592636

18 Apr 2026

UK Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn (center) poses for a photo with an official alongside the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati during the reestablishment ceremony at Maru Tole in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 18, 2026. The reestablishment ceremony of the repatriated idol takes place at Maru Tole on World Heritage Day, a day observed annually to promote the preservation of cultural heritage. The sculpture, returned to Nepal in 1996 after being stolen and taken to the United Kingdom, had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before its reinstatement. Rob Fenn also attends the ceremony, marking a moment in Nepal's cultural heritage preservation efforts.

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#13592637

18 Apr 2026

Locals and devotees carry the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati during a ceremonial procession for its reestablishment at its original shrine in Maru Tole, Kathmandu, on April 18, 2026. The sacred sculpture is moved with reverence and traditional rituals as it is taken from the Chhauni National Museum to its historic site, accompanied by prayers, offerings, and chanting, marking its return to public worship. The procession is part of the World Heritage Day observance and the cultural restoration of the deity at its original location. The sculpture was previously returned to Nepal from the United Kingdom after being stolen and had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before reinstatement.

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#13592638

18 Apr 2026

Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Sunita Dangol, along with devotees, carries the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati during a ceremonial procession for its reestablishment at its original shrine in Maru Tole, Kathmandu, on April 18, 2026. The sacred sculpture is moved with reverence and traditional rituals as it is taken from the Chhauni National Museum to its historic site, accompanied by prayers, offerings, and chanting, marking its return to public worship. The procession is part of the World Heritage Day observance and the cultural restoration of the deity at its original location. The sculpture was previously returned to Nepal from the United Kingdom after being stolen and had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before reinstatement.

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#13592639

18 Apr 2026

Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Sunita Dangol, along with devotees, carries the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati during a ceremonial procession for its reestablishment at its original shrine in Maru Tole, Kathmandu, on April 18, 2026. The sacred sculpture is moved with reverence and traditional rituals as it is taken from the Chhauni National Museum to its historic site, accompanied by prayers, offerings, and chanting, marking its return to public worship. The procession is part of the World Heritage Day observance and the cultural restoration of the deity at its original location. The sculpture was previously returned to Nepal from the United Kingdom after being stolen and had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before reinstatement.

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#13592640

18 Apr 2026

Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Sunita Dangol, along with devotees, carries the idol of Goddess Mahagauri Parvati during a ceremonial procession for its reestablishment at its original shrine in Maru Tole, Kathmandu, on April 18, 2026. The sacred sculpture is moved with reverence and traditional rituals as it is taken from the Chhauni National Museum to its historic site, accompanied by prayers, offerings, and chanting, marking its return to public worship. The procession is part of the World Heritage Day observance and the cultural restoration of the deity at its original location. The sculpture was previously returned to Nepal from the United Kingdom after being stolen and had been preserved at the Chhauni National Museum before reinstatement.

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