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24 February 2024

A flock of people is covering a road section leading to the Salinadi, a religious site on the outskirts of the Nepali capital Kathmandu, on the final day of Swosthani Brata Katha on February 24, 2024. Observed for one month, the arduous Swosthani Brata Katha involves following the tale of devotion and the fulfillment of wishes after adhering to strict rules for a month.

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#11021018

24 February 2024

A Nepali Hindu devotee is offering a butter lamp while performing rituals on the embankments of the sacred Salinadi River, a religious site on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2024. The final day of the Swosthani Brata Katha, which is observed for one month, involves following the tale of devotion and the fulfillment of wishes after adhering to strict rules for a month.

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#11021020

24 February 2024

A general view of the Swosthani Temple on the banks of the sacred Salinadi River is seen on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2024. Devotees are observing the final day of the Swosthani Brata Katha, a month-long religious observance that involves following strict rules and reciting tales of devotion and the fulfillment of wishes.

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#11021021

24 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are lighting incense sticks and butter lamps while performing rituals on the embankments of the sacred Salinadi River, a religious site on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2024. They are observing the final day of the Swosthani Brata Katha, which is a month-long arduous observance that follows the tale of devotion and the fulfillment of wishes after adhering to strict rules for a month.

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#11021022

24 February 2024

A Nepali Hindu girl is performing rituals on the edge of Salinadi, a religious site on the outskirts of the Nepali capital, Kathmandu, on the final day of Swosthani Brata Katha, on February 24, 2024. Observed for one month, the arduous Swosthani Brata Katha involves following the tale of devotion and the fulfillment of wishes after adhering to strict rules for a month.

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#11021026

24 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are taking a bath in the sacred Salinadi river, a religious site on the outskirts of the Nepali capital Kathmandu, on February 24, 2024. They are observing the final day of the Swosthani Brata Katha, which is a month-long ritual that involves following a strict set of rules and is believed to lead to the fulfillment of wishes through devotion.

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#11021029

24 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are taking a bath in the sacred Salinadi river, a religious site on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2024, on the final day of the Swosthani Brata Katha. Observed for one month, the arduous Swosthani Brata Katha involves following a tale of devotion and the fulfillment of wishes after adhering to strict rules for a month.

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#11021030

24 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are taking a bath in the sacred Salinadi river, a religious site on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2024, on the final day of the Swosthani Brata Katha. Observed for one month, the arduous Swosthani Brata Katha involves following a tale of devotion and the fulfillment of wishes after adhering to strict rules for a month.

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#11021033

24 February 2024

A Nepali Hindu devotee is receiving ''Tika'' on his forehead from a priest on the embankments of the sacred Salinadi river, a religious site on the outskirts of the Nepali capital Kathmandu, on the final day of Swosthani Brata Katha, February 24, 2024. Observed for one month, the arduous Swosthani Brata Katha involves following a tale of devotion and the fulfillment of wishes after adhering to strict rules for a month.

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#11021034

24 February 2024

A Nepali Hindu devotee is reciting verses from the ''Swosthani Brata Katha,'' a Hindu scripture, while performing rituals on the embankments of the sacred Salinadi River, a religious site on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2024. The final day of the Swosthani Brata Katha marks the end of a month-long observance, during which devotees follow a strict set of rules in the belief that their devotion and wishes will be fulfilled.

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#11021035

24 February 2024

A Nepali Hindu devotee is performing rituals on the embankments of the sacred Salinadi river, a religious site on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2024. The devotee is observing the final day of the Swosthani Brata Katha, a month-long arduous ritual that involves following strict rules and is believed to lead to the fulfillment of wishes through devotion.

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#11021023

24 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are gathering to perform rituals and worship Goddess Swosthani on the edge of Salinadi, a religious site on the outskirts of the Nepali capital, Kathmandu, on the final day of Swosthani Brata Katha, on February 24, 2024. They are observing the arduous Swosthani Brata Katha for one month, which involves following a strict set of rules and is believed to lead to the fulfillment of wishes through devotion.

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#11021025

24 February 2024

A Nepali Hindu devotee is taking a bath in the sacred Salinadi river on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2024, marking the final day of the Swosthani Brata Katha. This month-long observance involves following a strict set of rules while recounting a tale of devotion and the fulfillment of wishes.

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#11021027

24 February 2024

A Nepali Hindu devotee is taking a bath in the sacred Salinadi river on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 24, 2024, marking the final day of the Swosthani Brata Katha. This month-long observance involves following a strict set of rules while recounting a tale of devotion and the fulfillment of wishes.

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#11021032

24 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are taking a bath in the sacred Salinadi river, a religious site on the outskirts of the Nepali capital Kathmandu, on February 24, 2024, on the final day of Swosthani Brata Katha. They are observing a month-long ritual, the arduous Swosthani Brata Katha, which involves following a strict set of rules and is believed to lead to the fulfillment of wishes through devotion.

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#10475494

8 September 2023

HEFEI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - Technicians conduct soil sampling at Shuangshui Park in Dayang town, Luyang district, Hefei, East China's Anhui province, Sept 7, 2023. On the same day, the third national soil census was launched, and professional and technical personnel came to the sampling site to sample the soil in strict accordance with the rules.

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