Stupa Mon[k]ey Exchange - Swayambhunath
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
indrajatra
Kumari, the living goddess, entering the special chariot during the Indra Jatra festival at Bashantapur in Kathmandu
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.
The festival of Indra Jatra continues for eight days with much rejoicing, singing, dancing and feasting. People from all over Nepal, mostly those who live within the Kathmandu Valley, gather at the Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu. The first day of the festival is viewed by a large number of people. On that day, a long wooden pole is erected in front of the ancient Royal Palace at Hanuman Dhoka, in order to propitiate Lord Indra, the"god of rain". Classical dancers also assemble at the spot, wearing different kinds of traditional masks and costumes and dancing around the courtyard of Hanuman Dhoka to celebrate Indra's visit.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
People in the rain - Kathmandu - Boudhanath Stupa - Nepal
People in the rain - Kathmandu - Boudhanath Stupa - Nepal
Rain in Patan
we were there for the start of the monsoon....the rain wasnt so bad though it never rained for very long.
Escaping rain
The pre-monsoon rain showers on Pashupatinath. This group of three - two girls and their guardian - were soaked wet when I first saw them , and the girls kept on running in and out of the rain.
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