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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
The Living Goddess Kumari, regarded as the embodiment of divine female power, is carried before being seated in her chariot during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The Kumari, who rarely appears in public, is venerated as the city's protector. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (second from left) waves to the crowd as Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah (second from right) greets with a namaste during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The chariot parades form the centerpiece of the centuries-old Newar festival. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
The Living Goddess Kumari, regarded as the embodiment of divine female power, sits in her chariot during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The Kumari, who rarely appears in public, is venerated as the city's protector. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
The MAJIPA LAKHEY, a guardian demon deity believed to protect children and the city, parades through Kathmandu Durbar Square during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The Lakhey dance remains one of the festival's cultural highlights. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepalese President Ram Chandra Poudel (center-right) and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah (center-left) take part in the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
The MAJIPA LAKHEY, a guardian demon deity believed to protect children and the city, parades through Kathmandu Durbar Square during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The Lakhey dance remains one of the festival's cultural highlights. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
The Living Goddess Kumari, regarded as the embodiment of divine female power, is carried before being seated in her chariot during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The Kumari, who rarely appears in public, is venerated as the city's protector. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
The Living God Ganesh, revered as the remover of obstacles, is carried during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The chariots of Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab are central highlights of the celebration. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
The deity HALCHOWK AKASH BHAIRAB, revered as the god of protection and warfare, parades through Kathmandu Durbar Square during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. Akash Bhairab from Halchowk is one of the principal deities venerated during the eight-day celebration, which honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
Thousands of devotees gather at Kathmandu Durbar Square during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The eight-day festival features masked dances, deity processions, and traditional chariot parades. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepalese President Ram Chandra Poudel, along with other government officials, offers coins in prayer to the Kumari chariot during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli joins devotees and officials during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
The Living Goddess Kumari observes the Majipa Lakhey dance from her chariot during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The encounter of the child goddess and the guardian demon is a symbolic highlight of the event. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Indra Jatra Festival Chariot Procession In Kathmandu, Nepal
Thousands of devotees gather at Kathmandu Durbar Square during the opening day of the chariot procession of the Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The eight-day festival features masked dances, deity processions, and traditional chariot parades. The eight-day celebration honors Indra, the Hindu god of rain. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali Living God Bhairav's chariot is pulled by devotees from the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, formally starting the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
The Nepali Living Goddess, the Kumari, walks toward the chariot at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square to take part in the procession of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab--in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali Living God Bhairav (C) walks towards the chariot at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square to take part in the procession of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues to this day. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
''Pulukisi,'' the mythical elephant of Hindu Lord Indra, god of rain, parades through Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, during Indra Jatra. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab--in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is Indra Jatra, which has been followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues to this day. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali security forces prepare to give a guard of honor during the Indra Jatra celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab--in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel, Minister of Urban Development Prakash Man Singh, and Minister for Education, Science and Technology attend the Indra Jatra celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab--in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali revelers gather to watch the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab--in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali Living Goddess Kumari's chariot is pulled by devotees from the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, formally starting the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali revelers gather to watch the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab--in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
State and government heads of Nepal observe the Indra Jatra celebration with the rollout of the chariot hoisting three living goddesses and gods in the premises of Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (left in grey suit), Chairman of the National Assembly Narayan Dahal (second from left), Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav (center), and President Ram Chandra Paudel (right from center) observe the Indra Jatra procession at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali Living Goddess Kumari's chariot is pulled by devotees from the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, formally starting the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali Hindu devotees hold the rope to pull the chariot of the living deities during the Indra Jatra procession at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
A Hindu demon deity, Lakhe, performs a ritualistic dance during the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues to this day. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali Living God Bhairav (C) walks towards the chariot at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square to take part in the procession of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues to this day. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (left), Chairman of the National Assembly Narayan Dahal (second from left), Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav (center), and President Ram Chandra Paudel (right from center) observe the Indra Jatra procession at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
A Hindu demon deity, Lakhe, performs a ritualistic dance during the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues to this day. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali Living God Bhairav's chariot is pulled by devotees from the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, formally starting the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
The Nepali Hindu deity Halchowk Bhairav performs a ritualistic dance during the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
The Nepali Hindu deity Halchowk Bhairav performs a ritualistic dance during the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
The Nepali Hindu deity Halchowk Bhairav performs a ritualistic dance during the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali Hindu deity Bhairav performs a ritualistic dance during the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
The Nepali Hindu deity Halchowk Bhairav performs a ritualistic dance during the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali security forces prepare to give a guard of honor during the Indra Jatra celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab--in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali security forces prepare to give a guard of honor during the Indra Jatra celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab--in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali Hindu deity Bhairav performs a ritualistic dance during the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
The Nepali Hindu deity Halchowk Bhairav performs a ritualistic dance during the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
Nepali Hindu deity Bhairav performs a ritualistic dance during the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues till now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
The Nepali Hindu deity Halchowk Bhairav performs a ritualistic dance during the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (The Newars) of the Kathmandu valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Nepal’s Living Deities Start Five-day Tour Of The City On Indra Jatra
''Pulukisi,'' the mythical elephant of Hindu Lord Indra, god of rain, parades through Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, during Indra Jatra. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab--in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour around the city is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is Indra Jatra, which has been followed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues to this day. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Swet Bhairab Idol Unveiled During Indra Jatra Festival In Kathmandu, Nepal
An artist meticulously paints the eyes and face of the Swet Bhairab idol at Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, during the first day of Indra Jatra. Celebrated mainly by the Newar community, Indra Jatra is one of Kathmandu's most significant festivals, honoring Lord Indra, the god of rain, and other deities. The festival features chariot processions, mask dances, traditional music, and rituals, marking the beginning of the harvest season and invoking blessings for prosperity and good fortune. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Swet Bhairab Idol Unveiled During Indra Jatra Festival In Kathmandu, Nepal
An artist meticulously paints the eyes and face of the Swet Bhairab idol at Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, during the first day of Indra Jatra. Celebrated mainly by the Newar community, Indra Jatra is one of Kathmandu's most significant festivals, honoring Lord Indra, the god of rain, and other deities. The festival features chariot processions, mask dances, traditional music, and rituals, marking the beginning of the harvest season and invoking blessings for prosperity and good fortune. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Swet Bhairab Idol Unveiled During Indra Jatra Festival In Kathmandu, Nepal
An artist meticulously paints the eyes and face of the Swet Bhairab idol at Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, during the first day of Indra Jatra. Celebrated mainly by the Newar community, Indra Jatra is one of Kathmandu's most significant festivals, honoring Lord Indra, the god of rain, and other deities. The festival features chariot processions, mask dances, traditional music, and rituals, marking the beginning of the harvest season and invoking blessings for prosperity and good fortune. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Swet Bhairab Idol Unveiled During Indra Jatra Festival In Kathmandu, Nepal
An artist meticulously paints the eyes and face of the Swet Bhairab idol at Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025, during the first day of Indra Jatra. Celebrated mainly by the Newar community, Indra Jatra is one of Kathmandu's most significant festivals, honoring Lord Indra, the god of rain, and other deities. The festival features chariot processions, mask dances, traditional music, and rituals, marking the beginning of the harvest season and invoking blessings for prosperity and good fortune. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Naag Panchami Observed In Nepal
A Nepali Hindu devotee performs rituals while worshipping the serpent deity on the day of Naag Panchami at Naag Pokhari in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 29, 2025. The fifth day of the bright half-moon of the Shrawan month, according to the lunar calendar, is regarded as Naag Panchami, a day dedicated to serpent deities. People flock to nearby ponds and Naag temples to worship the serpentine deity, marking the start of the festive season in the Himalayan nation. The festival of Naag Panchami is also regarded as a festival to strengthen the bond between humans and nature. On this particular day, farmers do not dig or plough the field; instead, they worship the deity by making idols from the mud of their fields. The serpentine deity is also regarded as the god of water and rain, and according to religious belief, the house where the Naag deity resides is bestowed with wealth and prosperity. The age-old tradition of observing the festival is believed to have started when a farmer in ancient times ploughed the field on the day of Naag Panchami and a family of serpents was killed. The serpent then promised not to spare any of the family members of that farmer after his entire family was killed. The farmer had only a daughter who was married off; the serpent then went to the girl's house to take revenge and saw the daughter worshipping the serpent deity. The snake, who lost its family, returned, blessing the girl. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Naag Panchami Observed In Nepal
A Nepali Hindu devotee performs rituals while worshipping the serpent deity on the day of Naag Panchami at Naag Pokhari in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 29, 2025. The fifth day of the bright half-moon of the Shrawan month, according to the lunar calendar, is regarded as Naag Panchami, a day dedicated to serpent deities. People flock to nearby ponds and Naag temples to worship the serpentine deity, marking the start of the festive season in the Himalayan nation. The festival of Naag Panchami is also regarded as a festival to strengthen the bond between humans and nature. On this particular day, farmers do not dig or plough the field; instead, they worship the deity by making idols from the mud of their fields. The serpentine deity is also regarded as the god of water and rain, and according to religious belief, the house where the Naag deity resides is bestowed with wealth and prosperity. The age-old tradition of observing the festival is believed to have started when a farmer in ancient times ploughed the field on the day of Naag Panchami and a family of serpents was killed. The serpent then promised not to spare any of the family members of that farmer after his entire family was killed. The farmer had only a daughter who was married off; the serpent then went to the girl's house to take revenge and saw the daughter worshipping the serpent deity. The snake, who lost its family, returned, blessing the girl. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
