BHAKTAPUR, April 15: Residents of Madhyapur Thimi in Bhaktapur are celebrating Sindoor Jatra with great enthusiasm.
They observe the festival, held during Bisket Jatra, as one of the most important events unique to their town.
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They place the main deity on a palanquin and carry it through the streets, accompanied by traditional Dhime music and oil lamps. As the procession passes through each square, intersection, and neighborhood, locals eagerly shower sindoor (vermillion powder) and flowers from windows, balconies, and rooftops to welcome it.
Here are some photos of the Sindoor Jatra taken by Republica’s Photojournalist Dipesh Darshandhari:
