Click image to zoom

Indra Jatra, Festival Dedicated To Rain God Begins In Nepal

Nepali Hindu devotees clean the mask of the Nepali Hindu god Swet Bhairab ahead of the formal start of Indra Jatra dedicated to the rain god Indra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 15, 2024. The festival lasts for eight days with singing, mask dancing, and other rituals. Indra Jatra festival falls on the fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11575173
Date Taken	15 September 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Nepali Hindu devotees mask cleaning Swet Bhairab Indra Jatra rain god Indra Kathmandu 15 September 2024 festival eight days singing mask dancing rejoicing rituals waxing moon Bhadra lunar calendar legends victory of gods demons Jayanta Lord Indra rain god worship Newar communities Hinduism Buddhism celebration observation god of rain festival start formal start Nepali Hindu god photo by Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto.