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Nepalese police personnel detain a man during the Lord Red Machindranath chariot festival celebrations in Kathmandu
21 Jun 2007
Source: Reuters

 
Nepalese police personnel detain a man during celebrations of Lord Red Machindranath chariot festival in Kathmandu June 21, 2007. The Red Machindranath chariot festival is one of the main festivals observed by both the Buddhist and Hindu communities of Kathmandu valley. It celebrates the deity Lord Machindranath who is credited with saving Nepal from a prolonged drought in ancient times.
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Nepalese police personnel detain a man during celebrations of Lord Red Machindranath chariot festival in Kathmandu June 21, 2007. The Red Machindranath chariot festival is one of the main festivals observed by both the Buddhist and Hindu communities of Kathmandu valley. It celebrates the deity Lord Machindranath who is credited with saving Nepal from a prolonged drought in ancient times.


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