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#13581174

15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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#13581176

15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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#13581179

15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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#13581191

15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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#13581203

15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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#13581209

15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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#13581216

15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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#13581219

15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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#13581222

15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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#13581225

15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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#13581230

15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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#13581237

15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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#13581243

15 Apr 2026

Sujan Shrestha, 30, pierces his tongue as part of an annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year in Thimi, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. The town of Bode in Thimi Municipality observes a tradition of piercing the tongue with a 10-inch long iron needle to coincide with the Lunar New Year. Sujan's uncle, Karminaya Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, has pierced his tongue 12 times in the past. After performing worship to deities and offering flowers, Sujan has his tongue pierced in front of thousands of people.

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