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Devotees and revelers smeared vermillion powder on each other as they paraded through the ancient city of Thimi in Bhaktapur on Tuesday, celebrating the vibrant Sindoor Jatra.

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Nepalese revelers carry chariots of deities as they parade through the ancient city of Thimi during the Sindoor festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The festival marks the Nepali New Year as revelers carry chariots of Hindu gods and goddesses and toss vermillion powder in a vibrant display of celebration.

In Pictures: Thimi comes alive with Sindoor Jatra celebrations

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Marking the Nepali New Year, the festival featured chariots carrying Hindu gods and goddesses, accompanied by a joyful crowd dancing and dousing one another in clouds of orange-red powder.

Photos: Rajesh Gurung for The Himalayan Times