Indra Jatra

Indra Jatra of Kathmandu Valley is just around the corner. Enjoy the colorful show of masked dances and catch a glimpse of the Living Goddess Kumari, observe the festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square on Sept. 24.

Also known as "Yenya", the festival is celebrated every year in honor of the Hindu deity Indra, King of the Heavens, during the month of September. The festival coincides with Kumari Jatra, when a chariot procession of Kumari, Ganesh and Bhairav makes way through the streets amidst a huge crowd of spectators consisting mainly of devotees and tourists. "Ye" means Kathmandu and "ya" means celebration.

Indra Jatra was started by King Gunakamadeva in the 10th century to commemorate the founding of Kathmandu city. Similarly, King Jaya Prakash Malla started the Kumari Jatra in 1756. #VisitNepal2020 #lifetimeexperience #NepalNOW #NaturallyNepal #onceisnotenough