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13 February 2026

Shaivite ascetics from various parts of Nepal and India come to Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, for Maha Shivaratri and take part in a procession in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. As the festival of Maha Shivaratri approaches, ascetics or ''Hindu holy men,'' including Sadhus and Naga Babas, start arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India as well as from various parts of Nepal. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, one of Hindus' major festivals, they arrive in Kathmandu today in a ceremonial procession and enter the Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1. Among the four sects of ascetics--Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi--Naga Babas belong to the Sannyasi sect. On the occasion of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, saints from these four different sects gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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13 February 2026

Shaivite ascetics from various parts of Nepal and India come to Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, for Maha Shivaratri and take part in a procession in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. As the festival of Maha Shivaratri approaches, ascetics or ''Hindu holy men,'' including Sadhus and Naga Babas, start arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India as well as from various parts of Nepal. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, one of Hindus' major festivals, they arrive in Kathmandu today in a ceremonial procession and enter the Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1. Among the four sects of ascetics--Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi--Naga Babas belong to the Sannyasi sect. On the occasion of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, saints from these four different sects gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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13 February 2026

Shaivite ascetics from various parts of Nepal and India come to Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, for Maha Shivaratri and take part in a procession in the premises of Pashupatinath Temple. As the festival of Maha Shivaratri approaches, ascetics or ''Hindu holy men,'' including Sadhus and Naga Babas, start arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India as well as from various parts of Nepal. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, one of Hindus' major festivals, they arrive in Kathmandu today in a ceremonial procession and enter the Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1. Among the four sects of ascetics--Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi--Naga Babas belong to the Sannyasi sect. On the occasion of the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, saints from these four different sects gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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30 October 2025

Grave candles are seen for sale as All Saints holiday approaches at the Rakowicki Cemetery, in Krakow, Poland,one of the oldest cemeteries in the country, on October 30, 2025. All Saints, on November 1 is one of the most important holidays in Poland where people visit family and friends' graves.

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24 October 2025

A man lights a coal oven, which releases thick smoke, at a market in Kolkata, India, on October 24, 2025. Many parts of India see adverse AQI as winter approaches, coupled with crop burning and firecracker bursting on Diwali and Chhath Puja, according to reports.

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#12666929

23 August 2025

Mona Jalali, 28, a member of Generation Z, shapes a clay mug at a home-based workshop in southern Tehran, Iran, on August 17, 2025, where she practices pottery as both an artistic pursuit and livelihood. Two Generation Z women, Melina Pormanesh and Mona Jalali, devote themselves to pottery, inspired by the ancient art of shaping clay. Trained in open institutes, they seek to blend tradition with modern creativity, reviving cultural heritage while adding their own touch. By selling their works, they support their livelihood and hope to become leading specialists in Iran's pottery scene.

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#12666930

23 August 2025

Mona Jalali, 28, and Melina Pormanesh, 24, two members of Iran's Generation Z, shape clay mugs at a home-based workshop in southern Tehran, Iran, on August 17, 2025, where they practice pottery as both an artistic pursuit and livelihood. Two Generation Z women, Melina Pormanesh and Mona Jalali, devote themselves to pottery, inspired by the ancient art of shaping clay. Trained in open institutes, they seek to blend tradition with modern creativity, reviving cultural heritage while adding their own touch. By selling their works, they support their livelihood and hope to become leading specialists in Iran's pottery scene.

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#12666931

23 August 2025

Mona Jalali, 28, a member of Generation Z, uses her smartphone as she works at a home-based workshop in southern Tehran, Iran, on August 17, 2025, where she practices pottery as both an artistic pursuit and livelihood. Two Generation Z women, Melina Pormanesh and Mona Jalali, devote themselves to pottery, inspired by the ancient art of shaping clay. Trained in open institutes, they seek to blend tradition with modern creativity, reviving cultural heritage while adding their own touch. By selling their works, they support their livelihood and hope to become leading specialists in Iran's pottery scene.

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#12666932

23 August 2025

Mona Jalali, 28, a member of Generation Z, poses for photographs as she sits at a home-based workshop in southern Tehran, Iran, on August 17, 2025, where she practices pottery as both an artistic pursuit and livelihood. Two Generation Z women, Melina Pormanesh and Mona Jalali, devote themselves to pottery, inspired by the ancient art of shaping clay. Trained in open institutes, they seek to blend tradition with modern creativity, reviving cultural heritage while adding their own touch. By selling their works, they support their livelihood and hope to become leading specialists in Iran's pottery scene.

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23 August 2025

Mona Jalali, 28, a member of Generation Z, shapes a clay mug at a home-based workshop in southern Tehran, Iran, on August 17, 2025, where she practices pottery as both an artistic pursuit and livelihood. Two Generation Z women, Melina Pormanesh and Mona Jalali, devote themselves to pottery, inspired by the ancient art of shaping clay. Trained in open institutes, they seek to blend tradition with modern creativity, reviving cultural heritage while adding their own touch. By selling their works, they support their livelihood and hope to become leading specialists in Iran's pottery scene.

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23 August 2025

Melina Pormanesh, 24, a member of Generation Z, shapes clay at her home-based workshop in southern Tehran, Iran, on August 17, 2025, where she practices pottery as both an artistic pursuit and livelihood. Two Generation Z women, Melina Pormanesh and Mona Jalali, devote themselves to pottery, inspired by the ancient art of shaping clay. Trained in open institutes, they seek to blend tradition with modern creativity, reviving cultural heritage while adding their own touch. By selling their works, they support their livelihood and hope to become leading specialists in Iran's pottery scene.

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23 August 2025

Melina Pormanesh, 24, a member of Generation Z, shapes clay at her home-based workshop in southern Tehran, Iran, on August 17, 2025, where she practices pottery as both an artistic pursuit and livelihood. Two Generation Z women, Melina Pormanesh and Mona Jalali, devote themselves to pottery, inspired by the ancient art of shaping clay. Trained in open institutes, they seek to blend tradition with modern creativity, reviving cultural heritage while adding their own touch. By selling their works, they support their livelihood and hope to become leading specialists in Iran's pottery scene.

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23 August 2025

Melina Pormanesh, 24, a member of Generation Z, shapes clay at her home-based workshop in southern Tehran, Iran, on August 17, 2025, where she practices pottery as both an artistic pursuit and livelihood. Two Generation Z women, Melina Pormanesh and Mona Jalali, devote themselves to pottery, inspired by the ancient art of shaping clay. Trained in open institutes, they seek to blend tradition with modern creativity, reviving cultural heritage while adding their own touch. By selling their works, they support their livelihood and hope to become leading specialists in Iran's pottery scene.

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#12666937

23 August 2025

Melina Pormanesh, 24, a member of Generation Z, shapes clay at her home-based workshop in southern Tehran, Iran, on August 17, 2025, where she practices pottery as both an artistic pursuit and livelihood. Two Generation Z women, Melina Pormanesh and Mona Jalali, devote themselves to pottery, inspired by the ancient art of shaping clay. Trained in open institutes, they seek to blend tradition with modern creativity, reviving cultural heritage while adding their own touch. By selling their works, they support their livelihood and hope to become leading specialists in Iran's pottery scene.

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23 August 2025

Melina Pormanesh, 24, a member of Generation Z, shapes clay at her home-based workshop in southern Tehran, Iran, on August 17, 2025, where she practices pottery as both an artistic pursuit and livelihood. Two Generation Z women, Melina Pormanesh and Mona Jalali, devote themselves to pottery, inspired by the ancient art of shaping clay. Trained in open institutes, they seek to blend tradition with modern creativity, reviving cultural heritage while adding their own touch. By selling their works, they support their livelihood and hope to become leading specialists in Iran's pottery scene.

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23 August 2025

Melina Pormanesh, 24, a member of Generation Z, shapes clay at her home-based workshop in southern Tehran, Iran, on August 17, 2025, where she practices pottery as both an artistic pursuit and livelihood. Two Generation Z women, Melina Pormanesh and Mona Jalali, devote themselves to pottery, inspired by the ancient art of shaping clay. Trained in open institutes, they seek to blend tradition with modern creativity, reviving cultural heritage while adding their own touch. By selling their works, they support their livelihood and hope to become leading specialists in Iran's pottery scene.

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