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Kathmandu (Nepal), 14 Nov (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Narendra Shresta).- Despite the pandemic, the Hindus of Nepal celebrate Diwali, a Hindu holiday similar to Christmas that marks the beginning of the new year. In this country, it is tradition to worship the dog on the second day of the holiday.FOOTAGE OF DIWALI IN NEPAL
Despite high tensions between India and Pakistan over violence in Kashmir, the Pakistani city of Karachi lights up as Hindus mark the holy festival of lights.
Indians in the Gulf emirate of Dubai decorate buildings to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. IMAGES
Kathmandu, Aug 23 (EFE/EPA).- Nepalese Hindus celebrated Monday the Gai Jatra Cow Festival to ask for salvation and peace for their family members who have passed away in the past year. Children participating in the festival procession often dress as cows, holy animals according to Hindu belief, who help departed souls to reach heaven. (Camera: NARENDRA SHRESTHA).SHOT LIST: NEPALESE HINDUS JOIN THE PROCESSION DURING THE GAI JATRA FESTIVAL IN KATHMANDU, NEPAL.
People hold the "Kagaribi" ceremony at the foot of the dome of Hiroshima during which fires are lit in the middle of the river to celebrate peace on the eve of the 76th anniversary of the atomic bomb. IMAGES
Amritsar, Mar 11 (EFE/EPA).- Thousands of Hindus on Friday celebrated the birth of Shiva, among the most important gods in the Hindu pantheon, with offerings and prayers.The devotees believe their desires will fulfilled if they worship Shiva on this day and began lining up at dawn Friday outside of main temples across India. (Camera: RAMINDER PAL SINGH).SHOT LIST: HINDU DEVOTEES COME OUT TO OFFER PRAYERS TO LORD SHIVA AT A TEMPLE DURING THE MAHASHIVRATRI FESTIVAL IN AMRITSAR, INDIA.
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