Friday, September 16, 2011

Indrayani Jatra of Kiritpur

Indrayani Jatra:
The colorful Indrayani Jatra celebrated in Kirtipur 6 km to the southwest of Kathmandu, is designed to propitiate Indrayani Jatra, one of the Ajimas (mother Goddesses) who protect the valley. The three day festival happens around Indrayani's two shrines, one in the town center and the other outside the ancient township. The first day see a procession with musical bands in which the deity's image is carried on a kept here for the town center to the second shrine. It is kept here for the next two days so that the faithful can pay homage. On the third day, the goddess is carried back to the main shrine accompanied by the palanquin of Ganesh, the god of good fortune. The Indrayani Jatra is one of the most important festivals held in Kirtipur.

Photos during indrayani jatra of kirtipur :



boys in traditional dress 








having fun of kindrayani jatra




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