Jatra (Nepal)

Jatra (Nepal Bhasa: जात्रा) refers to the types of Newari Festivals involving street festival or carnival.[1]

Lists

  • Janmadya Jatra: Celebrated in central Kathmandu
  • Yenya : Celebrated in central Kathmandu
  • Bungdya Jatra: Celebrated in Patan
  • Bisak Jatra: Celebrated in Major parts of Bhaktapur
  • Bhoto Jatra: Celebrated in Patan
  • HaadiGaun Jatra: Celebrated in Hadigaun in Kathmandu
  • Shikali Jatra: Celebrated in Banepa
  • Dolkhala Jatra: Celebrated in Dolkha


See also

References

  1. Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya - Page 357 Bradley Mayhew, Joe Bindloss - 2009 "The people of Bhaktapur celebrate Bisket Jatra (Death of the Snake Demons Festival) on this day."
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