Chariots carrying the human representations of Goddess Kumari, Lord Ganesha and Lord Bhairva are pulled through different parts of Kathmandu for three days accompanied by masked dancers and musical bands in one of the colorful festivals of Kathmandu Valley called Indrajatra, celebrated every year in the month of September.
Young and old men all strive for the honor and good luck upon those who pulled the chariot seizing the thick ropes attached to the chariot. Encouraged by the crowds lining the streets shout hymns, throw rice and flowers, and light incense and candles to worship living Goddess Kumari, Lord Ganesha, Lord Bhairava and mighty Indra. Families in which somebody had died in the past year follows the chariot procession placing little butter lamps along the festival route. The festival route is also followed by general public and tourists.
Residents of valley carryout an eight day celebration fit to flatter the Kind of Heaven, Lord Indra. Lord of Heaven is believed to give the monsoon rains to the Kathmandu valley farmers. The fields have been planted in the month of July, the monsoon is drawing to an end, and the season of harvest is coming up, and in between, in the month of September, is the time to be grateful to Lord Indra.
At Kathmandu Durbar Square, masks and statues representing the wrathful Bhairava, Paya, Lakhe, Jhyalincha, Pulukishi and important aspects of Lord Indra are revealed to the Public.
Imartisan portrays the same chariot to its logo and stamp honoring and cherishing Nepali Culture with an endeavor to preserve and publicize in international arena.
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