In Nepal, a jatra is a festival procession, in which an image of a deity is carried through the streets on elaborate chariots, often accompanied by music, dance, and offering rituals. Important jatras include those for Indra, Kumari, and Bunga Dya.
In Nepal, a jatra is a festival procession, in which an image of a deity is carried through the streets on elaborate chariots, often accompanied by music, dance, and offering rituals. Important jatras include those for Indra, Kumari, and Bunga Dya.
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