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Celebrating Gahana Pokhari Jatra In Kathmandu, Nepal

Gahana Khojne Jatra is celebrated with rituals, offerings, traditional music, and chariot processions around the pond at Handigaun in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 3, 2026. According to local belief, a sacred ornament once lost in the pond is symbolically searched for during the festival. Devotees gather around the pond to perform rituals, offer prayers, and take part in ceremonial activities that reflect this legend. The jatra features traditional music, cultural performances, and chariot processions that move through nearby areas, including Handigaun. Participants dress in traditional attire, and the atmosphere is filled with devotion and festivity. (Photo by Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13531895
Date Taken	3 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto

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