INDRAJATRA

 Indrajatra is regarded as the most important festival of Kathmandu district. The jatra or procession is associated with the Hindu god Indra, the king of heaven. The festival celebrated largely by the Newar community lasts for three days with elaborate chariot procession of the deities Ganesh, Bhairav and living goddess Kumari through the ancient quarters of the city. Large number of people from around the valley gather at Kathmandu's Hnuman Dhoka Durbar Square to participate in Indralatra.