Editorial photo #12712929 Religion and Belief

Indra Jatra, Festival Dedicated To Rain God Begins In Nepal

Nepali Hindu devotees pull a sacred pole locally called ''Ya: Shi,'' marking the formal start of Indra Jatra dedicated to the 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 according to 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)

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Photo ID: #12712929
Date taken: 4 September 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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Large Group of People Nepali Hindu devotees 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 Lord Indra Newar communities Hinduism Buddhism celebration worship Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto.