Preparations for Indra Jatra begin
Summary
Preparations for this year’s Indra Jatra have begun in Kathmandu with cleaning, painting and maintenance work along festival routes and heritage areas. The festival will run from September 13 to September 29, featuring the Kumari chariot procession, Indra Dhwaja raising and other traditional rituals.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City and the Indra Jatra Management Committee have started preparations for the annual festival with route cleaning, painting and repairs.
- The Nepal Panchanga Determination Development Committee has published the schedule for rituals and programmes from September 13 to September 29.
- Major events include bringing the lingo, raising the Indra Dhwaja, the Kumari chariot procession and the Nanicha procession.
- Authorities are working to keep procession routes clear and preserve the festival’s traditional and cultural character.
