Chandeshwori Jatra
| Chandeshwori Jatra | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Chariot of Chandeshwori going to main city area | |
| Observed by | Nepalese Hindus and Buddhists |
| Type | Religious |
| Significance | Victory over demon Chandasur |
| Celebrations | Chariot procession on Baisakh purnima and the next day |
| Observances | Procession, Mata Puja, Kalan daan |
| Begins | Baisakh Purninma / Buddha Purnima |
| Ends | The next day |
| Date | Baisakh Purnima |
Chandeshwori Jatra (चण्डेश्वरी जात्रा) is considered the largest festival in Kavrepalanchowk district, Nepal. It is celebrated for three days from the Baisakh purnima according to the Lunar calendar.[1] The first day is the Chariot procession of goddess Chandeshwori, the next day is the worship day of the goddess( mata puja) and the last day is known as Kalan daan where devotees make various offerings to the goddess.
It is the festival of Hindu goddess Chandeshwori or Parvati.
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
- ↑ "Images of Chandeshwori Jatra". Nepalisite.com. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
- ↑ "Chandeshwori Jatra". Naulouddan.wordpress.com. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
External links
- Peter Gill (24 May 2014). "Banepali Jatra". Ekantipur.com. Retrieved 21 June 2014.