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Indra Jatra: Nepal's living deities start five-day tour of city signaling
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The chariots hoisting the three living goddess and god made their way through the sea of devotees who waited for hours to take their blessings and have a sight. It is one of the rarest events where the living goddess and the gods would make a public appearance in the former royal palace befo
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Nepal's living deities embark on Kathmandu's five-day tour, signal arrival
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Devotees pulled the chariots hoisting living Goddess Kumari, Ganesh and Bhairav through the sea of revelers who had gathered in the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Fair in Nepal helps students learn more about cultural diversity in countr
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The demon deity, the legendary Lakhey is one of the cultural symbols of Newa, the aboriginals of Kathmandu Valley. The flamboyant mask dance performance by the demon deity is jubilant to watch during Newa: festivals, especially the Indra Jatra.
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Indra Jatra: Nepali festival where living deities go on tour of city
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 10 (ANI): Thousands of devotees poured into the premises of Basantapur Durbar Square on the occasion of Indra Jatra, one of the biggest religious festivals in Kathmandu with fervour and gaiety.
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Week-long Indra Jatra festival begins in Nepal
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 7 (ANI): The festival of Indra Jatra formally started in Nepal on Wednesday with the erection of ya: Shi, a sacred pole symbolising Lord Indra, in the main square of the shrine.
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Nepal's living deities tour around city with arrival of festive season
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 20 (ANI): Nepal's living deities, Goddess Kumari, Ganesh and Bhairab from Sunday started the tour of inner areas of Kathmandu as a part of the Indra Jatra festival which signals the arrival of the festive season in the Himalayan Nation.
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Week-long Indra Jatra festival begins in Kathmandu amid COVID-19
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal] September 18 (ANI): Area in front of Kaal Bhairabin Durbar Square was packed with devotees and onlookers on Saturday to witness the inauguration of Ya: Shi, a sacred pole signalising Lord Indrain in the main square of the shrine.
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Nepal marks Indra Jatra with much fervour
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], Sept 13 (ANI): Tens of thousands of people gathered in Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu on Friday to mark the Indra Jatra festival with much fervor and gaiety.
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