Indra – the Rain God and the King of Heaven<\/em>, devotees conduct a chariot procession of Kumari \u2013 Nepal\u2019s living goddess alongside the statutes of Lord Bhairav and Lord Ganesh around Basantpur.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The attraction of Indra Jatra festival include street dances such as Lakhey and Pulu Kisi, where participants wear masks of deities.<\/p>\n
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Indra Jatra Celebrations \u2013 Day 2<\/h3>\n
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Indra Jatra festival celebrations continues on second day with the devout worshipping Devraj Indra.<\/p>\n
In view of the celebrations, the State Government has announced a public holiday in Kathmandu Valley.<\/p>\n
Today, the President Bidya Devi Bhandari observed the chariot processions of Goddess Kumari (the living goddess), Lord Ganesh and Lord Bhairav at Hanumandhoka.<\/p>\n
The President worshipped the Living Goddess as part of festival customaries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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