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    Gurkhas celebrate religious-festival Dashain in Helmand province [Image 22 of 23]

    Gurkhas celebrate religious-festival Dashain in Helmand province

    LASHKAR GAH, AFGHANISTAN

    09.24.2011

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kurt Wesseling III 

    Regional Command Southwest

    A Nepalese soldier from the Royal Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British army, Brigade of Gurkhas is filled with joy during the holy festival of Dashain, at Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, Sept. 24. The Royal Gurkha Rifles are the only Gurkha unit in the British army. Dashain, a 15-day Nepalese national and religious-festival, and is the country’s longest and most auspicious festival. Dashain commemorates the victories of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahisasur, goddess Durga is worshiped throughout Nepal as the divine mother goddess.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 09.24.2011
    Date Posted: 09.25.2011 15:00
    Photo ID: 462493
    VIRIN: 110924-N-OH932-001
    Resolution: 2336x3504
    Size: 8.91 MB
    Location: LASHKAR GAH, AF

    Web Views: 212
    Downloads: 3

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