Harishankar Jatra keeps Pharping awake through the night
Summary
Harishankar Jatra lit up Pharping overnight on Monday as devotees joined a historic chariot procession of Dakshinkali, Nilbarahi and Indrayani through the town’s neighborhoods. Houses glowed with lamps and traditional rituals continued until dawn as residents stayed awake to celebrate the festival.
Key Points
- A nighttime chariot procession of Dakshinkali, Nilbarahi and Indrayani was held in Pharping as part of Harishankar Jatra.
- Residents stayed awake through the night, illuminating homes with lamps and gathering along the route to celebrate the festival.
- The Dakshinkali chariot is traditionally carried by Balami communities from Tipitole and Thasigaun, while Nilbarahi and Indrayani follow their own ritual routes.
- After the chariots are installed, devotees worship the winnowing tray and share samay baji as prasad.
