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27 November 2025

Archbishop Marek Jedraszewski, an outgoing metropolitan of Krakow, announces at the Palace of the Bishops that Pope Leo XIV nominated Cardinal Grzegorz Rys of Lodz to be his successor. Krakow, Poland on November 26th, 2025.

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27 November 2025

Archbishop Marek Jedraszewski, an outgoing metropolitan of Krakow, announces at the Palace of the Bishops that Pope Leo XIV nominated Cardinal Grzegorz Rys of Lodz to be his successor. Krakow, Poland on November 26th, 2025.

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30 September 2025

Former Royal Living Goddess Trishna Shakya is seen inside her palanquin as she is carried from the historic Kumari Ghar to her family home in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 30, 2025. The ceremonial farewell features traditional music, rituals, and processions marking the conclusion of her tenure upon reaching puberty. Revered as the living incarnation of Goddess Taleju, she remains an important figure in centuries-old Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Her successor, Aryatara Shakya, 2 1/2 years old, is formally enthroned at Kumari Ghar on the auspicious day of Asthami.

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30 September 2025

Former Royal Living Goddess Trishna Shakya is seen inside her palanquin as she is carried from the historic Kumari Ghar to her family home in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 30, 2025. The ceremonial farewell features traditional music, rituals, and processions marking the conclusion of her tenure upon reaching puberty. Revered as the living incarnation of Goddess Taleju, she remains an important figure in centuries-old Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Her successor, Aryatara Shakya, 2 1/2 years old, is formally enthroned at Kumari Ghar on the auspicious day of Asthami.

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30 September 2025

Former Royal Living Goddess Trishna Shakya is carried from the historic Kumari Ghar to her family home in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 29, 2025, after serving as the Royal Kumari. Her ceremonial farewell includes traditional music, rituals, and processions marking the end of her tenure upon reaching puberty. Revered as the living incarnation of Goddess Taleju, she is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists. Her successor, 2 1/2 -year-old Aryatara Shakya, is formally enthroned as the new Royal Kumari at Kumari Ghar during the Asthami festival.

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30 September 2025

Former Royal Living Goddess Trishna Shakya is seen inside her palanquin as she is carried from the historic Kumari Ghar to her family home in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 29, 2025. The ceremonial farewell features traditional music, rituals, and processions marking the conclusion of her tenure upon reaching puberty. Revered as the living incarnation of Goddess Taleju, she remains an important figure in centuries-old Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Her successor, Aryatara Shakya, 2 1/2 years old, is formally enthroned at Kumari Ghar on the auspicious day of Asthami.

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30 September 2025

Former Royal Living Goddess Trishna Shakya is seen inside her palanquin as she is carried from the historic Kumari Ghar to her family home in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 29, 2025. The ceremonial farewell features traditional music, rituals, and processions marking the conclusion of her tenure upon reaching puberty. Revered as the living incarnation of Goddess Taleju, she remains an important figure in centuries-old Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Her successor, Aryatara Shakya, 2 1/2 years old, is formally enthroned at Kumari Ghar on the auspicious day of Asthami.

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30 September 2025

Former Royal Living Goddess Trishna Shakya is seen inside her palanquin as she is carried from the historic Kumari Ghar to her family home in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 29, 2025. The ceremonial farewell features traditional music, rituals, and processions marking the conclusion of her tenure upon reaching puberty. Revered as the living incarnation of Goddess Taleju, she remains an important figure in centuries-old Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Her successor, Aryatara Shakya, 2 1/2 years old, is formally enthroned at Kumari Ghar on the auspicious day of Asthami.

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30 September 2025

Former Royal Living Goddess Trishna Shakya is welcomed with rituals by her family at her private house in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 30, 2025, following her ceremonial retirement. She is carried from the historic Kumari Ghar with music, rituals, and processions after completing her tenure upon reaching puberty. Celebrated as the living incarnation of Goddess Taleju, she continues to be honored in the centuries-old tradition observed by Hindus and Buddhists alike. Her successor, Aryatara Shakya, 2 1/2 years old, is formally enthroned as the new Royal Kumari at Kumari Ghar on Asthami.

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30 September 2025

Former Royal Living Goddess Trishna Shakya is welcomed with rituals by her family at her private house in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 30, 2025, following her ceremonial retirement. She is carried from the historic Kumari Ghar with music, rituals, and processions after completing her tenure upon reaching puberty. Celebrated as the living incarnation of Goddess Taleju, she continues to be honored in the centuries-old tradition observed by Hindus and Buddhists alike. Her successor, Aryatara Shakya, 2 1/2 years old, is formally enthroned as the new Royal Kumari at Kumari Ghar on Asthami.

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30 September 2025

Former Royal Living Goddess Trishna Shakya is seen inside her palanquin as she is carried from the historic Kumari Ghar to her family home in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 29, 2025. The ceremonial farewell features traditional music, rituals, and processions marking the conclusion of her tenure upon reaching puberty. Revered as the living incarnation of Goddess Taleju, she remains an important figure in centuries-old Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Her successor, Aryatara Shakya, 2 1/2 years old, is formally enthroned at Kumari Ghar on the auspicious day of Asthami.

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30 August 2025

Luna Luitel, Miss Nepal World 2025, Dipshikha Nepal, Miss Cosmo 2025, Urusha Bhandari, Miss Nepal International, and Sony Ghale, Miss Nepal Earth, pose for a photo after the grand finale in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 30, 2025. The 26-year-old, who previously studies nursing in Australia and currently pursues a postgraduate degree in Public Health at the University of Sydney, beats 25 contestants to win the title. Miss Nepal World 2024, Ashma Kumari KC, crowns her successor at the event.

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30 August 2025

Luna Luitel, winner of Miss Nepal World 2025, competes in the early round of the beauty pageant in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 30, 2025. The 26-year-old, who previously studies nursing in Australia and currently pursues a postgraduate degree in Public Health at the University of Sydney, beats 25 contestants to win the title. Miss Nepal World 2024, Ashma Kumari KC, crowns her successor at the event.

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#12694135

30 August 2025

Luna Luitel (center), winner of Miss Nepal World 2025, reacts after being announced the winner of the title of the beauty pageant in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 30, 2025. The 26-year-old, who previously studies nursing in Australia and currently pursues a postgraduate degree in Public Health at the University of Sydney, beats 25 contestants to win the title. Miss Nepal World 2024 Ashma Kumari KC crowns her successor at the event.

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#12694143

30 August 2025

Luna Luitel (center) is crowned the winner of the Miss Nepal World 2025 beauty pageant in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 30, 2025. The 26-year-old, who previously studies nursing in Australia and currently pursues a postgraduate degree in Public Health at the University of Sydney, beats 25 contestants to win the title. Miss Nepal World 2024 Ashma Kumari KC crowns her successor at the event.

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30 August 2025

Luna Luitel (center) is crowned the winner of the Miss Nepal World 2025 beauty pageant in Lalitpur, Nepal, on August 30, 2025. The 26-year-old, who previously studies nursing in Australia and currently pursues a postgraduate degree in Public Health at the University of Sydney, beats 25 contestants to win the title. Miss Nepal World 2024 Ashma Kumari KC crowns her successor at the event.

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