Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Indra Jatra Festival Celebrated in Kathmandu Valley
Imagine a big party in Nepal called Indra Jatra!
It's like a celebration for the rain god, Indra.
It happens every year, starting with a tall wooden pole decorated with flags.
During the festival, people pull chariots carrying special gods and goddesses through the streets.
There are also lots of colorful dances and plays.
People eat special food together.
This year, there's also a big art and culture festival happening at the same time with performances, food, and art to enjoy.
Indra Jatra, a significant festival, began on Saturday in Kathmandu.
The festival honors Indra, the King of Heaven and rain deity.
Chariot processions with living deities are a key part of the celebration.
The Newar community enjoys Yenya Punhi, with traditional foods.
A Nepal Art and Culture Festival 2025 is running concurrently with Indra Jatra.
- Who
- Dignitaries, Newar community, tourists.
- What
- Indra Jatra festival
- When
- Began on Saturday, September 6th
- Where
- Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
- Why
- To honor Indra and celebrate cultural heritage.
- Main Deity
- Indra, King of Heaven, deity of rain
- Start Date
- Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi (lunar calendar)
- Key Events
- Chariot processions, cultural performances, art festival
- Festival Duration
- 8 days
- Locations
- Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel, Dolakha
- Significance
- Commemorates Indra's capture and release.