KATHMANDU, April 12: Locals in the Ason area in the capital city Kathmandu celebrated the annual chariot festival of Pahan Charhe amid fanfare on Monday.
Pahan Charhe is a three-day festival of the Newar community that begins a day before Ghode Jatra. Pahan Charhe means inviting guests in Newari Language.
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On the occasion, eight goddesses at different Shakti Peethas (power centers) including Kankeshwori, Bhadrakali and Mahankal are said to be activated through tantric rites. A feast begins in Ason where chariots collide with each other beside the Annapurna temple. It is regarded as a symbol of meeting sisters.
Below are photos taken earlier today.
