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At Mahabhinishkramana Dwar, Kapilvastu, Nepal, a group of villagers—men, women, and children—gathers within a rural setting surrounded by large, mature trees and an old, abandoned building structure. The community is engaged in religious rituals, reflecting long-standing local traditions and collective spiritual practices. A bare-chested man wearing a red pagadi (turban) plays a traditional drum with sticks, creating a rhythmic backdrop to the ceremony. An elephant statue is visible nearby, adding symbolic presence to the sacred space. In front of a stone-based deity, oil lamps (diyas) are being lit, illuminating the area and enhancing the devotional atmosphere. The scene captures a moment of cultural continuity, communal participation, and spiritual expression within a historically signif
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