How is Indra Jatra celebrated?
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Indra Jatra is celebrated around the full moon day of Bhadra (August-September) in Kathmandu. It is a colorful festival, which sees numerous chariot processions and masked-dance performances. Three golden temple chariots are assembled outside the Basantapur Durbar Square for Goddess Kumari (the living goddess) and two other boys who play the role of Ganesh and Bhairab. The chariot procession ends in front of the huge Seto (White) Bhairab mask where the Kumari greets the Bhairab. Then beer is poured from the Bhairab’s mouth. Getting a sip of this beer is said to bring good luck. This festival pays homage to god Indra and also marks the end of monsoon.
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