"triumph of devotion"

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4 November 2025

PRAHLAD, the son of HIRANYAKASHYAPU, performs during the eighth day of the Kartik Naach at Kartik Dabali, Patan Durbar Square, in Patan, Nepal, on November 3, which extends into November 4. The drama retells the legend in which HIRANYAKASHYAPU becomes a tyrant after receiving Brahma’s boon. Despite his father’s attempts to kill him, PRAHLAD grows up as a devout follower of Lord Vishnu. His performance depicts unwavering faith and moral courage, highlighting the triumph of devotion against tyranny before NARSINGH intervenes.

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19 October 2025

Marigold flowers bloom in a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Marigold flowers bloom in a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Marigold flowers bloom in a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Marigold flowers bloom in a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Marigold flowers bloom in a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Marigold flowers bloom in a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Nepali florists pluck vibrant marigold flowers from a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Nepali florists pluck vibrant marigold flowers from a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Nepali florists pluck vibrant marigold flowers from a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Nepali florists pluck vibrant marigold flowers from a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Nepali florists pluck vibrant marigold flowers from a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Nepali florists pluck vibrant marigold flowers from a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Nepali florists pluck vibrant marigold flowers from a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Nepali florists pluck vibrant marigold flowers from a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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19 October 2025

Nepali florists pluck vibrant marigold flowers from a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025, ahead of the Tihar, also known as Diwali, festival. As the festival of lights and flowers approaches, florists and farmers across the country work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for marigolds, which hold deep cultural and religious significance during the celebrations. The golden blooms are used to decorate homes, temples, and streets, symbolizing prosperity, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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