Friday, September 25, 2009
Jamara !!
Dashain Tika + Jamara
On Dashain day we take tika and jamara from our elders and receive their blessing. We visit our elders in their home and get tika from them while our younger ones come to our home to receive blessing from us. The importance of Dasain also lies in the fact that on this day family members from far off and distant relatives come for a visit as well as to receive tika from the head of the family. !!
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'Lakhe Nach' a devil dance being performed during indra-jatra.
'Lakhe Nach' a devil dance being performed during indra-jatra., originally uploaded by James Bond Singh.
'Lakhe Nach' a devil dance being performed during indra-jatra.
Indra Jatra
It is a well known fact that Hinduism and Buddhism are the two major religions of Nepal, each having it's own rules and rituals. However, like most festivals of Nepal, both Hindus and Buddhist unite to celebrate the festival of Indra Jatra. This festival is celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists with great enthusiasm. It is also believed that Indra Jatra is a festival of classical dances. It is on this very day when one is able to observe numerous varieties of traditional dances. The festival is named after Lord Indra who is known as the god of rain and also as the king of heaven.
Dance till you......
Lakhe dance on the occassion of Indra Jatra....two days before the main event...
Dashian
he head (oldest member of the clan) is given great respect. They all wear traditional dresses.