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Another festival 'Indrajatra'

2007.09.27
Basantapur, Kathmandu

Bhairav temple at Hanumandhoka, Ktm

Devotees to worship Living goddes 'Kumari'


Stonecraft----Birupakshya at Basantapur. Ktm

Basantapur lane

Kumari house

A typical window in Kumari house

Visitors

People worshipping...

She is the Kumari....the living goddess

Kumari in her chariot

Smiles...

Distinguished guests and Diplomats from different country including PM GP koirala observing the festival from the Basantapur Durbar(Palace). Formerly, the main guest should be the King but later the political scenario has changed to the chief of Nation, the prime minister

Nepal has numerous festivals. Among of them 'Indrajatra' is the one celebrated in capital city Kathmandu. This festival has the historical importance as well as the faith on living goddess KUMARI.
2 Comments
mimax2 very interesting! thanks for sharing.
mimax2 · 2007-09-28: 02:04
Sevendipity Thank you. These are truly fascinating
Sevendipity · 2007-10-08: 16:22
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