Bhagwati chariot procession held to commemorate victory over British
Summary
A historic Bhagwati Jatra was held in Palpa to commemorate the Nepali Army’s victory over British forces at Jitgadhi Fort during the Nepal-British War. The annual procession in Tansen featured worship, offerings, tableaux and musical performances, though organizers said this year’s event was scaled down because of the Rasuwa disaster.
Key Points
- Bhagwati Jatra has been held for 207 years in Palpa to commemorate the Nepali Army’s victory at Jitgadhi Fort during the Nepal-British War.
- The first Bhagwati chariot procession was organized in 1819 by Colonel Ujir Singh Thapa after the victory.
- This year’s procession in Tansen included worship, offerings, tableaux and musical performances, but was held on a smaller scale due to the Rasuwa disaster.
- Organizers said the festival is linked to nationalism and urged the government to declare the day National Unity Day.
