KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Kumari Puja (worship) is being performed on the occasion of Indra Jatra, one of the biggest religious street festivals in Kathmandu, at Basantapur Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka on Wednesday.

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KATHMANDU, Sept 14: Devotees pulled a girl believed to be a living goddess, Kumari, around Nepal’s capital on a wooden chariot as tens of thousands of people lined the streets to get a glimpse and receive a blessing.

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Indrajatra, an extraordinary fiesta

September 25, 2018 12:45 pm

Indrajatra is one of the most remarkable festivals of Kathmandu. The significance of this carnival lies in its famous masked dances, folk drama, and chariot processions. Living goddess Kumari is brought out during the festival from her abode in a beautifully decorated chariot. This event occurs only once a year, during this festival. The head of state and the head government also receive blessings from the deity, considered to be an embodiment of Taleju Bhawani. Lord Bhairav and Ganesha, along with Kumari are charioted across the city.

Indrajatra being observed today

September 24, 2018 06:45 am

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The traditional festival, Indrajatra, is being observed today by worshipping the Devraj Indra, the God of rains and good harvest.

KATHMANDU, Sept 5: President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Tuesday paid homage to living Goddess Kumari at Basantapur Durbar square on the occasion of 'Indrajatra' festival. She also offered worship and offerings to Lord Ganesh and Bhairav, and received prasad from the priest.

In pictures: Indrajatra at Basantapur

September 15, 2016 18:12 pm

KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The traditional festival, Indrajatra, is being observed by worshipping the Devraj Indra, the God of rains and good harvest.