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Piles of rice harvested throughout the valley in October
Filename: 755-4.jpg
Size: 5491 x 3661 (6.4MB)
Date: 6th August 2008
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Don Smith/Robert Harding
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Piles of rice harvested throughout the valley in October
Piles of rice harvested throughout the valley in October in the courtyard of Rato Machendranath temple in Patan, a pagoda with three tiers, close to Kathmandu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nepal, Asia
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Court Yard Decoration Empty Food Gathering Harvest Harvesting Heap Kathmandu Medium Group Of People Nepal Nepalese Offer Offering Only Women Pagoda Patan Pile Rice Sack Shrine Toiling Working Emptying Full Body Harvested Intricate Spiritualism
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of October in the beautiful valley near Kathmandu, Nepal. The image showcases piles of rice harvested throughout the area, carefully arranged in the courtyard of Rato Machendranath temple. This ancient pagoda, with its three tiers and intricate decorative details, stands as a testament to Nepal's rich cultural heritage. The scene is bathed in warm sunshine, illuminating the city streets and highlighting the historical landmarks that dot this metropolitan landscape. In this bustling capital city, tradition and spirituality intertwine seamlessly. A group of people can be seen working diligently to empty sacks filled with freshly harvested rice onto these impressive heaps. Among them is a woman dressed in traditional attire, embodying both strength and grace as she contributes to this important task. The architecture and sculpture surrounding them serve as a reminder of Nepal's deep-rooted religious history. As they toil under the morning sun, their actions are not just about food production but also an offering to their spiritual shrine. This photograph beautifully captures the fusion of nature's bounty with human effort and devotion. It transports viewers into a world where culture, custom, religion, and history converge harmoniously—a true reflection of Asia's diverse tapestry.
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