Jamara planted at Hanuman Dhoka’s Dashain Ghar on Ghatasthapana (Pictures)
Summary
Jamara has been planted at the Dashain Ghar inside Hanuman Dhoka Palace in Kathmandu to mark the beginning of Dashain. The ritual, performed on Ghatasthapana, also signals the start of Nawaratri worship at shrines dedicated to Goddess Durga and other sacred Shakti Peeths.
Key Points
- Jamara was planted at the Dashain Ghar inside Hanuman Dhoka Palace in Kathmandu on Ghatasthapana.
- The ritual followed Vedic traditions and was performed at an auspicious time on Sunday morning.
- Nawaratri worship begins at shrines dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, including Mahakali, Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati.
- Households across the country are also observing Ghatasthapana by installing a kalash, an oil lamp and an image or symbol of Lord Ganesh.
