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Indra Jatra
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Indra Jatra
The most important festival of the Kathmandu Valley, honoring Indra, the king of heaven. The highlight is the chariot procession of the living goddess Kumari, paraded through the streets in a massive wooden chariot.
Details
Festival Information
Month
September (Bhadra)
Duration
8 days
Location
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Maru Tole, and the streets of old Kathmandu
Type
Religious
Significance
Cultural Significance
Indra Jatra marks the end of the monsoon and gives thanks for the harvest. It is the only time the living goddess Kumari appears in public chariot processions.
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