Thousands of people are taking part in colourful festivities around the Indra Jatra festival in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. The eight-day festival is celebrated to honour Indra, the god of rain. Hundreds of spectators gather at the Palace Square and surrounding temples for the pole-raising ceremony. The chariot of Kumari, the living child goddess, is taken out in a procession through the streets of the city.

Nepal's Indra Jatra

Nepal's most important festival season has kicked off in grand fashion after two years of Covid hiatus. The Indra Jatra is celebrated by Nepal's Hindus and Buddhists with chariot processions around Kathmandu. What is the legend behind this festival?

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Nepal's Indra Jatra

South Asia Diary | Nepal's Indra Jatra festival back after Covid-19 break