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27 September 2025

Religious volunteers carry necessary items and march towards the Sikali Jatra venue in Khokana of Lalitpur on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. It starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects their town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions.

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23 September 2025

MOSNOV, CZECH REPUBLIC — SEPTEMBER 21: A young woman wearing a 'Military Police' t-shirt is seen during day two of NATO Days in Ostrava and Czech Air Force Days in Mosnov, Czech Republic, on September 21, 2025. The show, Europe’s largest security and military exhibition held at Leos Janacek Airport, is celebrating its 25th edition with around 17 participating countries.

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25 July 2025

A view of the WikiBaer and Wikipedia office behind construction barriers at Koepenicker Str. in Berlin-Mitte, Germany, on July 20, 2025. WikiBaer is a meeting space for volunteer Wikipedia authors in Berlin and operates at this location since 2019.

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25 July 2025

A view of the WikiBaer and Wikipedia office behind construction barriers at Koepenicker Str. in Berlin-Mitte, Germany, on July 20, 2025. WikiBaer is a meeting space for volunteer Wikipedia authors in Berlin and operates at this location since 2019.

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8 June 2025

The Scientology Church of Austria and the Dianetics Information Center are located on a residential street in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2025.

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22 April 2025

A vehicle from the Bavarian Red Cross (Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz), district branch Weiden and Neustadt/WN, is used for the 'Essen auf Radern' (Meals on Wheels) program and is parked in Weiden, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, on April 20, 2025. The service delivers hot meals to elderly or mobility-impaired individuals, supporting their independence and well-being.

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18 April 2025

A nun from the Migrant Defense Coalition at the Mother Asunta Institute in Tijuana, Mexico, prepares the annual foot washing ceremony where volunteers wash and clean the feet of migrants during a ceremony for Holy Week, on April 17, 2025.

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18 April 2025

Father Pat Murphy from La Casa del Migrante in Tijuana, Mexico, washes the feet of a woman during the annual foot washing ceremony where volunteers wash and clean the feet of migrants, on April 17, 2025.

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#12150672

12 March 2025

A sign featuring a fork and knife symbol marks the location of a Die Tafel food bank in Gauting, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on December 4, 2020. Die Tafel is a non-profit organization that collects surplus food and distributes it to people in need. The building's wooden facade and modern windows reflect a structured yet welcoming environment for those seeking food assistance.

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12 March 2025

A Die Tafel food bank vehicle in Gauting, Starnberg, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on December 4, 2020, displays the organization's slogan, ''Jeder gibt, was er kann'' (''Everyone gives what they can''). Die Tafel is a non-profit initiative that collects surplus food and redistributes it to people in need. The van features the recognizable orange branding with a plate, fork, and knife symbol, emphasizing its mission of food aid and community support.

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12 March 2025

The entrance to Gautinger Tafel e.V., a local branch of the Die Tafel food bank, is in Gauting, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on December 4, 2020. The sign above the door displays the organization's name alongside its recognizable fork and knife logo. Die Tafel is a non-profit initiative that collects surplus food and redistributes it to people facing food insecurity.

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#12068181

18 February 2025

During the Fire Brigade Day for the 150th anniversary of the Hamburg Fire Brigade, the Professional Fire Brigade Hamburg, the Volunteer Fire Brigade, and the Hamburg Youth Fire Brigade present themselves with competitions, exercises, and rescue measures in the event of a road accident in Hamburg, Germany, on August 27, 2022.

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18 February 2025

During the Fire Brigade Day for the 150th anniversary of the Hamburg Fire Brigade, the Professional Fire Brigade Hamburg, the Volunteer Fire Brigade, and the Hamburg Youth Fire Brigade present themselves with competitions, exercises, and rescue measures in the event of a road accident in Hamburg, Germany, on August 27, 2022.

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18 February 2025

During the Fire Brigade Day for the 150th anniversary of the Hamburg Fire Brigade, the Professional Fire Brigade Hamburg, the Volunteer Fire Brigade, and the Hamburg Youth Fire Brigade present themselves with competitions, exercises, and rescue measures in the event of a road accident in Hamburg, Germany, on August 27, 2022.

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#12068202

18 February 2025

During the Fire Brigade Day for the 150th anniversary of the Hamburg Fire Brigade, the Professional Fire Brigade Hamburg, the Volunteer Fire Brigade, and the Hamburg Youth Fire Brigade present themselves with competitions, exercises, and rescue measures in the event of a road accident in Hamburg, Germany, on August 27, 2022.

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18 February 2025

During the Fire Brigade Day for the 150th anniversary of the Hamburg Fire Brigade, the Professional Fire Brigade Hamburg, the Volunteer Fire Brigade, and the Hamburg Youth Fire Brigade present themselves with competitions, exercises, and rescue measures in the event of a road accident in Hamburg, Germany, on August 27, 2022.

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