Phoolpati Brought to Dashain Ghar in Basantapur
Summary
Phoolpati was brought into the Dashain Ghar in Basantapur today as part of Dashain rituals, following the traditional route from Gorkha Durbar via Dhading and Kathmandu. The ceremony included participants from the Magar and Brahmin communities, along with civil service officials, Gurju ko Paltan, Panche Baja, and cultural dances.
Key Points
- Phoolpati was brought into the Dashain Ghar in Basantapur on the seventh day of Ashwin Shukla during Durga Paksha.
- The ritual followed the traditional route from Gorkha Durbar to Jivanpur in Dhading and then to Kathmandu.
- Six people from the Magar community and six from the Brahmin community take part in carrying Phoolpati.
- The procession from Jamal to Hanuman Dhoka includes civil service officials, Gurju ko Paltan, Panche Baja, and cultural dances.
