IndraJatra of kathmandu valley(Dance of heavenly deities)
Today IndraJatra is widely celebrated at Kathmandu valley (Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur) with lots of fun . Where the chariot of living Goddess Kumari , Bhairav and Lord Ganesh will be pulled around these valley by the youths with lots of excitement and fun is there. They will be welcomed with lots of local foods , wines and vines.
Likewise there’s more events which is called dance of heavenly deities – Lakhe Naach , Pulu Kisi, Halchowk Bhairav, Asthamatrika along with all Buddhist and Hindu Gods and Goddess dances are performed all around the valley.
Indra Jatra was started by king Gunakamadeva to commemorate the founding of the city of Kathmandu in the 10th century. Kumari Jatra began in the mid-18th century. The celebrations are held according to the lunar calendar, so the dates are changeable. The 2016 date is September 15
Family members deceased in the past year are also remembered during the festival. The main venue of the festivities is Kathmandu Durbar Square. The celebrations last for eight days from the 12th day of the bright fortnight to the 4th day of the dark fortnight of Yanlā (ञला), the eleventh month in the lunar Nepal Era calendar.
