Indra Jatra also known by Yenya in Nepal Bhasa, the biggest festival in Kathmandu Valley. Ye and Nya mean 'Kathmandu' and 'celebration inside Valley' respectively. Indra Jatra celebration consists of two events; a dance of deities and demons, display scared images and tableaus 'Mask of Sweta Bhairava' in the honor of Lord Indra. The other event, Kumari Jatra, the chariot procession of Living Goddess.
The main center of the festival is in Kathmandu Durbar Square, remembered for death one. This carnival goes from 8th days.
The King Gunakamadeva started the festival in the 10th century, commemorate the founding of Kathmandu valley and Kumari Jatra in mid 18th century.
The Festival is commenced with an erection of Yosin or Linga, Yosin Thanegu. A pole is made of tree obtained from Nala, dragged to Durbar square.
What can you see
Masks of Sweta Bhairav
Indraraj Dyah
Dasavatar
Kumari Chariot Procession
Dances
Majipa Lakhe dancer
Sawa Bhakku
Pulu Kisi (elephant) dance
Devi Pykhan
MÄhÄkÄli Pykhan
Bhalu Dance
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