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The Eight Day Long Indrajatra Festival.

Nepali Hindu Devotees erects sacred pole locally called ''Ya:Shi'' marking the formal start of Indra Jatra, a fair dedicated to Hindu God of Rain Lord Indra in premises of UNESCO World Heritage Site- the Basantapur Durbar Square in capital Kathmandu on 26 September, 2023. The eight day long festival of Indrajatra is observed with great fervor and pump beginning from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdansi of Nepali Month, Bhadra. During the festival Nepal's living Goddess Kumari along with Bhairab and Ganesh tour round the city. The Indrajatra festival is taken as the celebration after conquering the enemies. It is believed that worship of Lord Indra gives one's strength. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10553150
Date Taken	25 September 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto

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