Indrajatra

Indra Jatra is one of the most exciting and beloved events of the Kathmandu Valley's Newar population. It is an eight-day Jatra event held in September. This festival also kicks off the autumn festival season, which lasts a month. It commemorates the period when Indra descended to Earth; according to Hindu mythology, Indra is the King of Heaven.

The Jatra begins with the building of a pinewood pole in Basantapur Square, in front of the historic Hanuman Dhoka Palace. In addition, the chariot of the Living Goddess Kumari is paraded through Kathmandu's streets. Thousands of people attend to see the joyous procession led by masked dancers known as Lakhey.