Indra Jatra (Yany? Punhi) is a Newari Festival celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal. The main attraction of the festival is the procession of chariots and masked dancers representing deities and demons.

Following are the photos that I snapped on Indra Jatra Festival:

Indra Jatra (Yany? Punhi) is a Newari Festival celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal. The main attraction of the festival is the procession of chariots and masked dancers representing deities and demons.

Following are the photos that I snapped on Indra Jatra Festival:

Today August 11, 2007 is Ghanta Karna Chaturdasi , which is also known as ‘Gathyamuga’.

Ghanta Karna is a Nepali festival celebrating the defeat of the mythical demon Ghanta-karna (“bell-ears”). According to the myth, the demon wore bell earrings in order to drown out the name of the god Shiva with their jingling. Attributed to him are acts of robbery, murder, and kidnapping of children. The festival is probably a relic of ancient demonolatry in the Kathmandu valley. The festival takes place during the month of Shrawan (July/August).

Demon Ghanta-karna at Nardevi

Demon Ghanta-karna at Nardevi

Demon Ghanta-karna at Kilagal