52-hand Lingas brought to Chandannath Temple
Summary
The 52-hand-long lingas for the Chandannath and Bhairavnath temples in Jumla have been brought from Radikhella forest ahead of Ghatasthapana. Hundreds of devotees, security personnel and local stakeholders took part in the annual tradition, which is an important part of Dashain celebrations for the Khas community.
Key Points
- The 52-hand-long lingas for Chandannath and Bhairavnath temples were brought from Radikhella forest in Jumla ahead of Ghatasthapana.
- Hundreds of devotees, Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel participated in pulling the lingas to the temple.
- The annual ritual is considered an important cultural and religious tradition of the Khas community.
- The lingas will be cut, shaped and erected at the temples on Ghatasthapana.
