Indra Jatra’s final procession
Summary
Indra Jatra concluded in Kathmandu with women pulling the chariots of Ganesh, Bhairav and Kumari through Basantapur Durbar Square on the festival’s final day. The ceremony ended after the ceremonial pole was lowered and taken to the Bagmati river for immersion.
Key Points
- Women pulled the chariots of Ganesh, Bhairav and Kumari through Kathmandu’s Basantapur Durbar Square on the final day of Indra Jatra.
- The chariots moved along the traditional Nanicha Yah route through Pyaphal, Naradevi, Kilagal, Asan, Indra Chowk and Makhan before returning to Basantapur.
- One of the festival’s main rituals, the lowering of the ceremonial pole with the Indra flag, was performed after the chariots returned.
- The festival formally ended after the pole was taken to the Bagmati river for immersion on Tuesday night.
