Indra Jatra, Festival Dedicated To Rain God Begins In Nepal

Indra Jatra, Festival Dedicated To Rain God Begins In Nepal

Nepali Hindu devotees clean the mask of the Nepali Hindu god Swet Bhairab ahead of the formal start of Indra Jatra dedicated to the rain god Indra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 15, 2024. The festival lasts for eight days with singing, mask dancing, and other rituals. Indra Jatra festival falls on the fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends say that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra. 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)

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