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Elephant Festival kicks off in Sauraha
Elephant Festival kicks off in Sauraha
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Tharu women dressed in their traditional attire participate in the inaugural function of the 13th Elephant Festival that kicked off in Sauraha, Chitwan on Monday.
Children watch the elephant polo match from a bamboo platform. 
Young Tharu women showcase the traditional stick dance.
A Tharu woman adorned in traditional regalia take part in a rally showcasing the culture of her community.
Published at : December 27, 2016
Updated at : December 27, 2016 12:41
Tharu women dressed in their traditional attire participate in the inaugural function of the 13th Elephant Festival that kicked off in Sauraha, Chitwan on Monday.
Children watch the elephant polo match from a bamboo platform.
Young Tharu women showcase the traditional stick dance.
A Tharu woman adorned in traditional regalia take part in a rally showcasing the culture of her community.
POST PHOTOS: SANJOG MANANDHAR
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