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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: Khokana celebrates Sikali Jatra instead of Dashain festival
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Lalitpur [Nepal], October 1 (ANI): At a time when other parts of Nepal are celebrating the fortnight-long Dashain festival, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern part of Kathmandu Valley, Khokana, is marking Sikali Jatra, which is somewhat different.
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Sikali Jatra, an alternative for Dashain for people of Khokana in Nepal
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Lalitpur [Nepal], October 23 (ANI): Known for its cultural identity and mustard oil, Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern part of Kathmandu Valley celebrates the Sikali Jatra instead of the Dashain Festival.
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