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6 September 2025

Nepali Living God Bhairav's chariot is pulled by devotees from the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, formally starting the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. 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. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism.

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6 September 2025

Nepali Living God Bhairav's chariot is pulled by devotees from the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, formally starting the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairav in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, according to the lunar calendar, is Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. 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. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism.

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6 September 2025

Nepali Living Goddess Kumari's chariot is pulled by devotees from the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, formally starting the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. 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. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism.

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6 September 2025

Nepali Living Goddess Kumari's chariot is pulled by devotees from the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, formally starting the Indra Jatra procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 6, 2025. The ascension of three living deities--the Kumari, Ganesh, and Bhairab in the form of humans on three different chariots that tour the city--is an annual festival observed for eight days starting from Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi of the Nepali month of Bhadra. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra, as per the lunar calendar, is the Indra Jatra, which is followed for a long time. 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. It is believed that Lord Indra comes to the earth to collect white flowers for his mother but is caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, comes and discloses his identity, a procession takes place, which continues until now. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism.

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26 September 2018

Nepalese young ladies and woman drinks holy Rice Beer pours out from the mouth the huge mask of idol Swet Bharab during Indra Jatra Festival celebrated at Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day, the king of Heaven. Indra Jatra is festival is celebrated in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Indra Jatra is one of the important festivals of Nepal celebrating the end of the monsoon. The biggest festival when Kumari shows up in the public is in Indra Jatra. On the following day the chariot of Kumari, Bhairab and Ganesh pulled around the streets of Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. the living goddess Kumari is taken out in a procession in a chariot. The festival continues for eight days during which time there is much rejoicing, dancing and feasting.

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26 September 2018

Nepalese young ladies and woman drinks holy Rice Beer pours out from the mouth the huge mask of idol Swet Bharab during Indra Jatra Festival celebrated at Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day, the king of Heaven. Indra Jatra is festival is celebrated in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Indra Jatra is one of the important festivals of Nepal celebrating the end of the monsoon. The biggest festival when Kumari shows up in the public is in Indra Jatra. On the following day the chariot of Kumari, Bhairab and Ganesh pulled around the streets of Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. the living goddess Kumari is taken out in a procession in a chariot. The festival continues for eight days during which time there is much rejoicing, dancing and feasting.

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26 September 2018

Nepalese young ladies and woman drinks holy Rice Beer pours out from the mouth the huge mask of idol Swet Bharab during Indra Jatra Festival celebrated at Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day, the king of Heaven. Indra Jatra is festival is celebrated in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Indra Jatra is one of the important festivals of Nepal celebrating the end of the monsoon. The biggest festival when Kumari shows up in the public is in Indra Jatra. On the following day the chariot of Kumari, Bhairab and Ganesh pulled around the streets of Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. the living goddess Kumari is taken out in a procession in a chariot. The festival continues for eight days during which time there is much rejoicing, dancing and feasting.

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26 September 2018

Nepalese young ladies and woman drinks holy Rice Beer pours out from the mouth the huge mask of idol Swet Bharab during Indra Jatra Festival celebrated at Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day, the king of Heaven. Indra Jatra is festival is celebrated in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Indra Jatra is one of the important festivals of Nepal celebrating the end of the monsoon. The biggest festival when Kumari shows up in the public is in Indra Jatra. On the following day the chariot of Kumari, Bhairab and Ganesh pulled around the streets of Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. the living goddess Kumari is taken out in a procession in a chariot. The festival continues for eight days during which time there is much rejoicing, dancing and feasting.

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26 September 2018

Nepalese young ladies and woman drinks holy Rice Beer pours out from the mouth the huge mask of idol Swet Bharab during Indra Jatra Festival celebrated at Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day, the king of Heaven. Indra Jatra is festival is celebrated in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Indra Jatra is one of the important festivals of Nepal celebrating the end of the monsoon. The biggest festival when Kumari shows up in the public is in Indra Jatra. On the following day the chariot of Kumari, Bhairab and Ganesh pulled around the streets of Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. the living goddess Kumari is taken out in a procession in a chariot. The festival continues for eight days during which time there is much rejoicing, dancing and feasting.

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26 September 2018

Nepalese young ladies and woman drinks holy Rice Beer pours out from the mouth the huge mask of idol Swet Bharab during Indra Jatra Festival celebrated at Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day, the king of Heaven. Indra Jatra is festival is celebrated in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Indra Jatra is one of the important festivals of Nepal celebrating the end of the monsoon. The biggest festival when Kumari shows up in the public is in Indra Jatra. On the following day the chariot of Kumari, Bhairab and Ganesh pulled around the streets of Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. the living goddess Kumari is taken out in a procession in a chariot. The festival continues for eight days during which time there is much rejoicing, dancing and feasting.

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26 September 2018

Nepalese young ladies and woman drinks holy Rice Beer pours out from the mouth the huge mask of idol Swet Bharab during Indra Jatra Festival celebrated at Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day, the king of Heaven. Indra Jatra is festival is celebrated in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Indra Jatra is one of the important festivals of Nepal celebrating the end of the monsoon. The biggest festival when Kumari shows up in the public is in Indra Jatra. On the following day the chariot of Kumari, Bhairab and Ganesh pulled around the streets of Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. the living goddess Kumari is taken out in a procession in a chariot. The festival continues for eight days during which time there is much rejoicing, dancing and feasting.

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26 September 2018

Nepalese young ladies and woman drinks holy Rice Beer pours out from the mouth the huge mask of idol Swet Bharab during Indra Jatra Festival celebrated at Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day, the king of Heaven. Indra Jatra is festival is celebrated in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Indra Jatra is one of the important festivals of Nepal celebrating the end of the monsoon. The biggest festival when Kumari shows up in the public is in Indra Jatra. On the following day the chariot of Kumari, Bhairab and Ganesh pulled around the streets of Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. the living goddess Kumari is taken out in a procession in a chariot. The festival continues for eight days during which time there is much rejoicing, dancing and feasting.

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26 September 2018

Nepalese young ladies and woman drinks holy Rice Beer pours out from the mouth the huge mask of idol Swet Bharab during Indra Jatra Festival celebrated at Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day, the king of Heaven. Indra Jatra is festival is celebrated in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Indra Jatra is one of the important festivals of Nepal celebrating the end of the monsoon. The biggest festival when Kumari shows up in the public is in Indra Jatra. On the following day the chariot of Kumari, Bhairab and Ganesh pulled around the streets of Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. the living goddess Kumari is taken out in a procession in a chariot. The festival continues for eight days during which time there is much rejoicing, dancing and feasting.

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26 September 2018

Nepalese young ladies and woman drinks holy Rice Beer pours out from the mouth the huge mask of idol Swet Bharab during Indra Jatra Festival celebrated at Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day, the king of Heaven. Indra Jatra is festival is celebrated in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Indra Jatra is one of the important festivals of Nepal celebrating the end of the monsoon. The biggest festival when Kumari shows up in the public is in Indra Jatra. On the following day the chariot of Kumari, Bhairab and Ganesh pulled around the streets of Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. the living goddess Kumari is taken out in a procession in a chariot. The festival continues for eight days during which time there is much rejoicing, dancing and feasting.

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26 September 2018

A little gitls takes pictures as Nepalese young ladies and woman drinks holy Rice Beer pours out from the mouth the huge mask of idol Swet Bharab during Indra Jatra Festival celebrated at Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day, the king of Heaven. Indra Jatra is festival is celebrated in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Indra Jatra is one of the important festivals of Nepal celebrating the end of the monsoon. The biggest festival when Kumari shows up in the public is in Indra Jatra. On the following day the chariot of Kumari, Bhairab and Ganesh pulled around the streets of Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. the living goddess Kumari is taken out in a procession in a chariot. The festival continues for eight days during which time there is much rejoicing, dancing and feasting.

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26 September 2018

Nepalese police security around the premises of young ladies and woman drinks holy Rice Beer pours out from the mouth the huge mask of idol Swet Bharab during Indra Jatra Festival celebrated at Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day, the king of Heaven. Indra Jatra is festival is celebrated in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Indra Jatra is one of the important festivals of Nepal celebrating the end of the monsoon. The biggest festival when Kumari shows up in the public is in Indra Jatra. On the following day the chariot of Kumari, Bhairab and Ganesh pulled around the streets of Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. the living goddess Kumari is taken out in a procession in a chariot. The festival continues for eight days during which time there is much rejoicing, dancing and feasting.

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