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Indra Jatra, Festival Dedicated To Rain God Begins In Nepal

Masked dancers perform a ritualistic dance at Kathmandu Durbar Square during the procession of erecting a sacred pole locally called ''Ya: Shi,'' marking the formal start of Indra Jatra dedicated to rain god Indra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 4, 2025. 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 observes 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	#12712900
Date Taken	4 September 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Medium Group of People Action Shot Masked dancers ritualistic dance Kathmandu Durbar Square sacred pole Ya: Shi Indra Jatra rain god Indra Kathmandu Nepal September 4 2025 festival eight days singing mask dancing rituals waxing moon Bhadra lunar calendar legends victory gods demons Jayanta son of Lord Indra worship Newar communities Hinduism Buddhism Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto procession erecting formal start dedicated falls release primarily celebrated.