Indra Jatra celebrated with traditional fervour
Summary
Kathmandu celebrated Indra Jatra with traditional fervour as President Ramchandra Paudel observed the festival at Basantapur. The chariot procession of Shree Kumari, Shree Ganesh and Shree Bhairav drew large crowds amid Newari music, Lakhe dances and other ritual performances.
Key Points
- President Ramchandra Paudel observed Indra Jatra at Basantapur, where he was welcomed by Kathmandu Metropolitan City Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol.
- Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Acting Prime Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle and other officials attended the celebration from Gaddi Baithak.
- The chariot procession of Shree Kumari, Shree Ganesh and Shree Bhairav is the main attraction of the three-day festival.
- Traditional dances, Newari instruments and the distribution of jaand as prasad formed key parts of the celebration.
