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Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, April 18
Updated: 2011-04-19 15:34
(Agencies)
Women wash their hair with water which sprouts through 22 artistically designed traditional taps at Balaju in Kathmandu April 18, 2011. Hindu and Buddhist devotees celebrating Balaju Purnima believe that taking bath during this day will wash away their disease and bad health. [Photo/Agencies] |
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