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Devotees form a human pyramid to reach a clay pot containing butter during the celebrations of Janmashtami in Mumbai August 14, 2009. Janmashtami marks the birthday of Hindu Lord Krishna.

Hindu women take part in a traditional dance at Pashupati Nath Temple during celebrations of the Teej festival in Kathmandu. Married women wear red bridal dresses to celebrate the Teej festival