Pramin Manandhar Pulu Kisi ~ Indra Jatra God of Rain, Indra's vahan, Pulu Kisi "पुलु किसी", is the elephant, Airavat (ऐरावत हात्ती). The elephant-shaped mask is kept at Kilagal, Kathmandu, Nepal and is taken out in … + 3 more
Pramin Manandhar Majipa Lakhey ~ Indra Jatra The demon dance of Majipa Lakhey is performed on the streets and market squares. The Majipa Lakhey dancer and his retinue of musicians move aimlessly through the streets … + 5 more
Pramin Manandhar Dasavatar ~ Indra Jatra A tableau known as Dasavatar or the 10 incarnations of Vishnu is shown on the temple steps in front of Kumari House every night. + 2 more
Pramin Manandhar Indraraj Dyah~ Indra Jatra Images of Indraraj Dyah with his outstretched hands bound with rope are exhibited on a tall platform at Maru near Durbar Square and at Indra Chok, Kathmandu.
Pramin Manandhar Bhairav ~ Indra Jatra Masks of Bhairav are displayed at various places in Kathmandu throughout the eight days of the festival. Bhairav is the terrifying aspect of Shiva. The largest ones are of … + 2 more
Pramin Manandhar Dagin ~ Indra Jatra The procession of the goddess Dagin (दागिं) re-enacts Indra mother's going around town in search of her son. The procession consists of a man wearing a mask accompanied by a …
Pramin Manandhar Mata Biye ~ Indra Jatra Mata Biye (मत बिये) means to offer butter lamps. On the day of Kwaneya, the first day of the chariot festival, Newars honor family members deceased during the past year by …
Pramin Manandhar Living Goddess Kumari ~ Indra Jatra Royal KumariKumari is considered to be only one living goddess in Nepal, the bodily incarnation of Taleju Bhawani. She is a Hindu goddess but Kumari is …
