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Khadga Jatra observed in Dolakha

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DOLAKHA, Sept 30: The traditional festival of Khadga Jatra was observed in Dolakha district on Monday. The festival is observed every year a day after Bijaya Dashami. Dancing revelers wearing white dauras, skirts and garlands of barley shoots tour Dolakha town in the district carrying swords during the festival.



The festival that commemorates the war of gods against the demon Mahisasur attracts a lot of people.



Religious myth has it that after demons created havoc in the lives of humans and gods, the gods held a secret meeting and decided to wage war against Mahisasur. In keeping with the myth locals of Dolakha take out a procession on the day and play music with traditional instruments declaring the war. They take out a procession and ask Kalinchowk goddess for assistance in the war. After returning from the temple, they conduct the ritual of yagya in front of Tindhara.



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