Editorial photo #12712931 Religion and Belief

Indra Jatra, Festival Dedicated To Rain God Begins In Nepal

Nepali revelers sit on the stairs of a temple to watch 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)

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Photo ID: #12712931
Date taken: 4 September 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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Large Group of People Nepali revelers temple stairs 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 Lord Indra rain worship Newar communities Hinduism Buddhism celebration cultural event traditional festival procession Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto.