Indra Jatra Lingo Brought to Kathmandu from Nala Forest
Summary
The lingo for Indra Jatra has been brought to Kathmandu from Nala forest in Kavre after being selected and prepared through tantric and traditional rituals. It will be erected in front of the Kalbhairav idol in Hanumandhoka to formally begin the festival.
Key Points
- The lingo required for Indra Jatra was brought to Kathmandu from Nala forest in Kavre on Tuesday.
- It is known as 'Yoh Sim' and is prepared through tantric and traditional rituals before being erected in Hanumandhoka.
- The erection of the lingo and Indradhwajotthan are believed to formally begin the Indra Jatra festival.
- Crowds gather along the route as the lingo is pulled from Kavre through Bhaktapur, Bhotahiti, Asan and Indrachok to Hanumandhoka.
