Indra Jatra is a major festival in the Nepal capital of Kathmandu. It is held annually in the month of September or October and is a celebration of the god Indra, the king of heaven in Hindu mythology. The festival also marks the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of the harvest season in Nepal.
The festival is believed to have originated during the Malla Dynasty, which ruled Nepal from the 12th to the 18th century. According to legend, the festival was started by King Jaya Prakash Malla in the 13th century to honor the goddess Taleju Bhawani, the patron deity of the Malla kings.
During the festival, a large chariot carrying the idol of Taleju Bhawani is paraded through the streets of Kathmandu. The chariot is accompanied by a procession of masked dancers, musicians, and acrobats, who perform traditional dances and rituals to honor the goddess.
The festival is an important cultural and religious event for the people of Kathmandu, and it is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion. It is a time for people to come together to honor the gods and give thanks for the blessings of the harvest season.
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24 сен 2024
