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Nepali medieval town celebrates traditional 'Jatra' procession as substitu
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The medieval town of Khokana in Lalitpur recently celebrated its traditional "Shikali Jatra," a vibrant five-day festival held in place of Dashain. Featuring masked dancers representing various Hindu deities, the festival honours Goddess Rudrayani, also known as Shikali or Mother Goddess. Th
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Nepal's living deities embark on Kathmandu's five-day tour, signal arrival
Updated : 1 year, 8 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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'Bhoto Jatra': Festival on Nepal's search for true owner of jewel-studded
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The "Bhoto Jatra" in Nepal concluded on Sunday, with another year passing, without claims for the jewel-studded vest or "Bhoto" which has remained in the possession of Rato Machhindranath, the Red God of Nepal.
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BSF uncovers illegal ganja cultivation in Bengal's Nirbhoypur
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In a significant operation against illegal ganja cultivation, a joint team comprising the Border Security Force (BSF), Forest Department, and Jatrapur Police Station conducted a raid at the residence of Babul Mazumdar, son of Khokan Mazumdar, in Village Nirbhoypur.
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BSF destroys 15,000 ganja saplings in joint operation in Tripura's Nirbhoy
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday carried out a joint operation with the Forest department and police station Jatrapur in which 15,000 ganja saplings worth Rs 7,50,000 were uprooted in Tripura's village Nirbhoypur.
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Obsessed with social media, Tripura homemaker leaves husband, kids
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
In an unexpected turn of events, a housewife from Barakhola village, under Jatrapur Police Station, Sunamura sub-division, allegedly left her husband and two young daughters owing to an obsession with social media. The incident left the local community in shock while raising larger concer
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Odisha: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan participates in Thala Utha ritua
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur took part in the ritual here today, marking the beginning of preparation for the upcoming 'Sital Sasthi' Jatra at the Balunkeswar temple in Nandapada in Sambalpur.
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Nepal: Handigaun celebrates Gahana Khojne Jatra, where Goddesses search fo
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Thousands of devotees in Hadigaun, believed as the capital of Licchavi Dynasty in medieval age celebrated the festival of searching the missing jewellery on Wednesday.
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Nepali town welcomes the New Year with drum beats, dancing, palanquins, Si
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The annual festival of Sindoor Jatra paints the town with orange Sindoor which is observed on 2nd of Baisakh or the first month of the year as per the Lunar calendar.
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Ghode Jatra: Nepal organises horse racing festival
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Organised annually by the Nepal Army Cavalry, the Ghode Jatra celebration in Kathmandu is attended by the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister and other high-level officials.
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"PM Modi worked for revival of cultural centres like Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Amit Shah also felicitated sculptor Arun Yogiraj at the Suttur Jatra Mahotsav program for creating the Rama Lalla idol placed in Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.
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Odisha CM condoles deaths in Mayurbanj accident, announces Rs 3 lakh ex-gr
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
At least six people died and nine were injured after a Jatra party truck overturned at Dharsuni ghat on NH-49 in Mayurbhanj earlier this morning.
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