Navaratri begins with Ghatasthapana
Summary
Navaratri has begun across Nepal with Ghatasthapana, marking the start of Bada Dashain through rituals, jamara sowing and worship of Goddess Shailaputri and Durga. Special ceremonies were held at historic palace complexes and temples in Kathmandu, Gorkha, Dhankuta and other religious sites.
Key Points
- Navaratri, celebrated as Bada Dashain, began across Nepal with the observance of Ghatasthapana, the first day of the festival.
- Hindu households and temples sowed seeds for Jamara and worshipped Goddess Shailaputri and Goddess Durga according to Vedic traditions.
- Special ceremonies were held at the Dashain Ghar in Hanumandhoka, Gorkha Palace, Dhankuta’s Nishan Temple and several other religious sites.
- Gorkha Palace chief priest Hari Aryal said the ritual sowing of Jamara was completed at the auspicious time of 11:47 am.
