Palpa Celebrates Historic Bhagawati Jatra Commemorating Victory Over British
Summary
The historic Bhagawati Jatra is being held in Tansen, Palpa, to commemorate victory over the British, with the 207th chariot procession set out today after Krishna Janmashtami. Organizers said this year's event will be subdued and formal because the country is mourning the floods in Bhote Koshi.
Key Points
- The 207th Bhagawati chariot procession is being taken out today in Tansen, Palpa.
- The annual tradition is held the day after Krishna Janmashtami to celebrate victory over the British.
- Organizers say the procession will be restrained, without the usual music, crowds, or fanfare, because of mourning over the Bhote Koshi floods.
