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Nepali Living Deities Embark On Tour Of City As A Part Of Indra Jatra Festival Celebration

A Nepali demon deity, Lakhe, performs while celebrating the annual festival of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 17, 2024. Indra Jatra, a festival dedicated to the lord of rain according to Hindu beliefs, is marked in Nepal with fervor and gaiety. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra (the fifth month) according to the lunar calendar is Indra Jatra, which has been observed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival celebrates the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra came to earth to collect white flowers for his mother but was caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, came and disclosed his identity, a procession took place, which continues to this day. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Nepali Living Deities Embark On Tour Of City As A Part Of Indra Jatra Festival Celebration

A Nepali demon deity, Lakhe, performs while celebrating the annual festival of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 17, 2024. Indra Jatra, a festival dedicated to the lord of rain according to Hindu beliefs, is marked in Nepal with fervor and gaiety. The fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra (the fifth month) according to the lunar calendar is Indra Jatra, which has been observed for a long time. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival celebrates the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. It is believed that Lord Indra came to earth to collect white flowers for his mother but was caught by the locals (the Newars) of the Kathmandu Valley and kept bound. After Lord Indra's mother, Jayanta, came and disclosed his identity, a procession took place, which continues to this day. Indra, the god of rain, is worshiped in this festival primarily celebrated by the Newar communities following both Hinduism and Buddhism. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Nepal Celebrates Holi, The Festival Of Colors

Foreign nationals are dancing to the beats of traditional Nepali musical instruments as they participate in celebrating Holi, the festival of colors, at Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 24, 2024. Thousands of locals and tourists have gathered at the ancient palace courtyard on Sunday to mark the festival with fervor and gaiety. The festival, also known as the Spring festival, signifies the arrival of spring and the harvest season. Celebrated for two days in the Hills and Terai, people are coming out of their homes to smear colors on each other's faces and exchange greetings. According to Hindu mythology, demon king Hiranyakashyapu, who was unhappy with his son Prahlad's devotion to the God Vishnu, ordered his sister Holika to kill Prahlad. Following her brother's instructions, Holika, who had a boon that fire would not harm her, sat on fire with Prahlad on her lap but was burnt to death while Prahlad remained unharmed due to the blessing of God Vishnu. Since

Nepal Celebrates Holi, The Festival Of Colors

A foreign national is gesturing as she participates in the mass celebration of the festival of Holi, the festival of colors, at Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 24, 2024. Thousands of locals and tourists are gathering at the ancient palace courtyard to mark the festival with fervor and gaiety on this Sunday. The festival, also known as the Spring festival, signifies the arrival of spring and the harvest season. Celebrated for two days in the Hills and Terai, people are coming out of their homes to smear colors on each other's faces and exchange greetings. According to Hindu mythology, the demon king Hiranyakashyapu, who was unhappy with his son Prahlad's devotion to the God Vishnu, ordered his sister Holika to kill Prahlad. Following her brother's instructions, Holika, who had a boon that fire would not harm her, sat on fire with Prahlad on her lap but was burnt to death, while Prahlad remained unharmed due to the blessing of God Vishnu. Since then, the festi

Nepal Celebrates Holi, The Festival Of Colors

A foreign national is dancing to the beats of traditional Nepali musical instruments as she participates in celebrating Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 24, 2024. Thousands of locals and tourists have gathered at the ancient palace courtyard on Sunday to mark the festival with fervor and gaiety. The festival, also known as the Spring festival, signifies the arrival of spring and the harvest season. Celebrated for two days in the Hills and Terai, people are coming out of their homes, smearing colors on each other's faces, and exchanging greetings. According to Hindu mythology, demon king Hiranyakashyapu, who was unhappy with his son Prahlad's devotion to the God Vishnu, ordered his sister Holika to kill Prahlad. Following her brother's instructions, Holika, who had a boon that fire would not harm her, sat on fire with Prahlad on her lap but was burnt to death, while Prahlad remained unharmed due to the blessing of God Vishnu. S

Nepal Celebrates Holi, The Festival Of Colors

A Nepali reveler is painting his cheek with wishes for Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 24, 2024. Thousands of locals and tourists are gathering at the ancient palace courtyard to mark the festival with fervor and gaiety. The festival, also known as the Spring festival, is celebrating the arrival of spring and the harvest season. Celebrated for two days in the Hills and Terai, people are coming out of their homes, smearing colors on each other's faces, and exchanging greetings. According to a Hindu myth, the demon king Hiranyakashyapu, who was unhappy with his son Prahlad for his wholehearted devotion to the God Vishnu, ordered his sister Holika to kill Prahlad. Following her brother's instruction, Holika, who had a boon from the god that fire would not harm her, sat on fire with Prahlad on her lap but was burnt to death while Prahlad remained unhurt due to the blessing of God Vishnu. From then onwards, the festival, also know

Nepal Celebrates Holi, The Festival Of Colors

Children are setting off colored smoke while celebrating Holi, the festival of colors, at Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 24, 2024. Thousands of locals and tourists have gathered on Sunday at the ancient palace courtyard to mark the festival with fervor and gaiety. The festival, also known as the Spring festival, signifies the arrival of spring and the harvest season. Celebrated for two days in the Hills and Terai, people are coming out of their homes to smear colors on each other's faces and exchange greetings. According to Hindu mythology, demon king Hiranyakashyapu, who was unhappy with his son Prahlad's devotion to the god Vishnu, ordered his sister Holika to kill Prahlad. Following her brother's instructions, Holika, who had a boon that fire would not harm her, sat in the fire with Prahlad on her lap but was burnt to death, while Prahlad remained unharmed due to the blessing of god Vishnu. Since then, the festival, also known as Holi, is celebrated by j

Nepal Celebrates Holi, The Festival Of Colors

Foreign nationals are dancing to the beats of traditional Nepali musical instruments as they participate in celebrating Holi, the festival of colors, at Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 24, 2024. Thousands of locals and tourists have gathered at the ancient palace courtyard on Sunday to mark the festival with fervor and gaiety. The festival, also known as the Spring festival, signifies the arrival of spring and the harvest season. Celebrated for two days in the Hills and Terai, people are coming out of their homes to smear colors on each other's faces and exchange greetings. According to Hindu mythology, demon king Hiranyakashyapu, who was unhappy with his son Prahlad's devotion to the God Vishnu, ordered his sister Holika to kill Prahlad. Following her brother's instructions, Holika, who had a boon that fire would not harm her, sat on fire with Prahlad on her lap but was burnt to death while Prahlad remained unharmed due to the blessing of God Vishnu. Since

Nepal Celebrates Holi, The Festival Of Colors

A foreign national is gesturing as she participates in the mass celebration of the festival of Holi, the festival of colors, at Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 24, 2024. Thousands of locals and tourists are gathering at the ancient palace courtyard to mark the festival with fervor and gaiety on this Sunday. The festival, also known as the Spring festival, signifies the arrival of spring and the harvest season. Celebrated for two days in the Hills and Terai, people are coming out of their homes to smear colors on each other's faces and exchange greetings. According to Hindu mythology, the demon king Hiranyakashyapu, who was unhappy with his son Prahlad's devotion to the God Vishnu, ordered his sister Holika to kill Prahlad. Following her brother's instructions, Holika, who had a boon that fire would not harm her, sat on fire with Prahlad on her lap but was burnt to death, while Prahlad remained unharmed due to the blessing of God Vishnu. Since then, the festi

Nepal Celebrates Holi, The Festival Of Colors

Nepali revelers are rushing towards their destination to celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 24, 2024. Thousands of locals and tourists are gathering at the ancient palace courtyard to mark the festival with fervor and gaiety on Sunday. The festival, also known as the Spring festival, is celebrating the arrival of spring and the harvest season. Celebrated for two days in the Hills and Terai, people are coming out of their homes, smearing colors on each other's faces, and exchanging greetings. According to a Hindu myth, the demon king Hiranyakashyapu, who was unhappy with his son Prahlad for his wholehearted devotion to the God Vishnu, ordered his sister Holika to kill Prahlad. Following her brother's instructions, Holika, who had a boon from the god that fire would not harm her, sat on fire with Prahlad on her lap but was burnt to death while Prahlad remained unhurt due to the blessing of God Vishnu. From then onwards, the festival, also known as Holi, is celebrated by smeari

Nepal Celebrates Holi, The Festival Of Colors

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