Indra Jatra

Indra Jatra(Yanya Punhi or kumari Jatra) Indra is the Lord of Rain and the king of Heaven and Jatra means procession.Thus, Indra Jatra is the festival on the celebration of God Indra’s Day in Kathmandu,Nepal. Some believes Indra Jatra is thanking day to lord Indra for the rain while others believe that it is the festival, celebrated in the honor of Bahirab, who is Shiva's manifestation and is believed to destroy evil. When is Indra Jatra? The...

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Rato Macchindranath Jatra

Introduction Rato Machhindranath is the Buddhist deity of rain and water .And also known as the God of rain. This festival begins on the full moon day of Baisakh(i.e. just before monsoon). The Rato Macchindranath Jatra is the longest and the most important festival of Patan(Lalitpur).  Begins with several days of ceremonies and the fabrication of a wooden-wheeled chariot at Pulchowk, near the Ashoka Stupa.  The chariot bears the...

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Jatras

Some of the Main Jatras of Nepal. Gai Jatra Indra Jatra Ghode Jatra Saat Gaule Jatra Rato Macchindranath Historical Backround Bisket Jatra ...

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Saat Gauley Jatra

Introduction: The word "Saat Gaunley" gives the meaning of 'Seven Villages' and Jatra means the Newar festival  of worshipping God/Goddess in a handicrafted  automobile called Rathh. And the seven villages are Satungal Boshigaun Naikap Kirtipur Macchegaun Nunkot Tinthana  This Jatra is celebrated mostly by the Western newars of Kathmandu valley in the month of Mangsir for almost 3 days. First day called Chhoilaa...

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