Chandeshwori Jatra

Chandeshwori Jatra (चण्डेश्वरी जात्रा) is considered the largest festival in Kavrepalanchowk district, Nepal. It is celebrated for three days.[1] It is the festival of Hindu goddess Chandeshwori or Parvati.

Chandeshwori Jatra
Chariot of Chandeshwori going to main city area
Observed byNepalese Hindus and Buddhists
TypeReligious
SignificanceVictory over demon Chandasur
CelebrationsChariot procession on Baisakh purnima and the next day
ObservancesProcession, Mata Puja, Kalan daan
BeginsBaisakh Purninma / Buddha Purnima
EndsThe next day
DateBaisakh Purnima

This festival is celebrated in the honor of the victory over the demon Chandasur on the first full moon day of the New Year's festival in the country.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Images of Chandeshwori Jatra". Nepalisite.com. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  2. "Chandeshwori Jatra". Naulouddan.wordpress.com. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  • Peter Gill (24 May 2014). "Banepali Jatra". Ekantipur.com. Retrieved 21 June 2014.


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