Chandeshwori Jatra

Chandeshwori Jatra
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 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.[1] 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

  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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