Dashain is one of the biggest hindu celebrations in nepal. The story begins in kutumbahal in kathmandu thousands of years ago. The plays, known as dabu pyakhan, have a history going back. It appears on the day between the months of marchapril as per global calendar. Gorkhas the warrior race hardcover by bandana rai and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ghode jatra in kathmandu, nepal nepal tourism board. Ghode jatra, horse racing festival, ghode jatra in tundikhel. Legend has it that the demon tundi was killed here. In this article, the identity of the newar is presented as that community where newari language is spoken, whose native settlement is ascertained to the kathmandu valley since the ancient time in history and migration began out of valley since the medieval period bikram era 9371826 and which has been settling in many countries in the world in recent time. Most of the government and private offices are closed on saturday. Ghode jatra festival latest news, breaking stories and. Ghode jatra festival of horses in nepal blon holiday.
Horse festival or ghode jatra is one of the spectacular events held at tundikhel and takes place. The festival is celebrated every year on chaitra krishna aunsee, according to the hindu lunar calendar. This is how indrajatra, nepals biggest street festival was celebrated. Ghode jatra, the festival of the horses hotel shanker, lazimpat. The ghode jatra celebration in patan is a wonderful compensation of the one in kathmandu. Ghode jatra is organized on nomoon day of chaitra sukla pakshya of the eastern lunar calendar. The annual festival of ghode jatra is being observed in kathmandu valley today.
The ghode jatra is known as the oldest festival celebrated in the countrys cultural hub of the valley. Ghode jatra official website of visit nepal year 2020. Groups of 5 or more interested in volunteering together can be customized. T o those who have known kathmandu for all its festivals, ghode jatra is not something new. The book includes not just major nepalese festivals celebrated in the kathmandu valley like ghode jatra, machchendranath jatra, ghantakarna, gai jatra and national festivals like nepalese new year, mata tritha day buddha jayanti, nag panchami, janai purnima, teej, vijaya dashmi and tihar, it also focuses on the festival like chhatha and shree. The main event of the second day, which coincides with ghode jatra, the horse festival, is the dyah lwakegu. With trained horses and horse riders, especially from nepal army and police force, many racing activities are performed.
The best of inside himalayas delivered straight to your inbox. Performances depicting social themes, satire and comedy are held on dance platforms or makeshift stages at market squares all over the kathmandu valley on the sidelines of the sacred festival. Ghode jatra being marked in kathmandu valley with fanfare. Ghode jatra festival of kathmandu nepal with history, date, beliefs, myths, this post is dedicated to give detail information about nepali festival ghode jatra. The festival of horses called as ghode jatra is celebrated in march spring season in nepal usually at army ground, tundikhel, central kathmandu every year. The origin of ghode jatra is something that is unknown and as years have passed since the first ghode jatra the story of who introduced the. Funnily an equally drunk man is to ride the drunken horse.
A grandiose horse parade ghode jatra event in nepal buddha air. Ghode jatra, which means horse parade, is organized annually at tudikhel in kathmandu. Here are few snapshots captured by tht photo journalist. Ghode jatra, the horse racing festival of nepal, celebrated on the new moon day of mid march or early april is among the important celebrations of the kathmandu valley. Mann, 1776 by david mccullough, the devil in the whit. Grand horse parade including various acrobatic style of shows are performed by nepal military at tundikhela fenced parade ground located in the heart of kathmandu city. Our largest collection ever on general books, rare books, author signed and autographed books, maps, postcards, posters, incense, audio, video, handicrafts, calendars and more. This post is about nepal public holidays 2014 or nepal national holidays 2014. He introduced modern body building techniques in nepal. Kathmandu the annual traditional festival of ghode jatra, which is also known as horse racing day, has celebrated in the countrys cultural hub of kathmandu valley today.
Take out the time to imbibe the true spirit of nepal. Nepalayatimesghode jatra celebrated in kathmandu valley. The legend says that a demon spirit was buried under tundikhel and the horse parade ensures that it does not return from the burial site. An urban legend unlike most festivals in nepal, ghode jatra has no religious coloring, but it involves the history of kathmandu and its people, the newars. Walk through the wonders of the universe among the nepal himalayas. Ghode jatra and pahachare written by universal techworld on monday, february 9, 2015 10. Newar communities have gatherings and feasts on this day.
Ghode jatra, horse racing festival, ghode jatra in tundikhel kathmandu, photos of ghode jatra, public holidays in kathmandu. A grand horse parade takes place here today as it is called ghode jatra festival of horses. But no matter the difference, the reflection of the citys past and its history is still alive and remembered every year as people see the celebration of ghode jatra in the capital on the nomoon day of. But he is better known for his contribution to the nepalese struggle for freedom against hereditary prime ministership of the rana dynasty. Local lore of the ghode jatra festival, part 1 inside. Although this festival does not have much of religious aspects, a large number of people, even from outside kathmandu flock around kathmandu to witness the horse race and other exciting sports activities performed. Sep 21, 2018 the kumari living goddess rides her chariot through kathmandu durbar square during indra jatra as the crowd cheer and her helpers throw out blessed carnations when is indra jatra.
To those who have learnt to respect the valley for its color and novelty, this is an interesting festival. The annual festival of ghode jatra is also known as horse racing day which this year falls on march 17. Very rare video footage of nepalis celebrating indra jatra festival, biggest street festival of nepal, with much rejoice, singing, dancing and. Ghode jatra is important in the kathmandu valley and is celebrated to ward off demonic gurumapa. It also introduces, defines, explains and demonstrates the various cultural and spiritual aspects of worshipping the living goddess kumari. All the latest breaking news on ghode jatra festival. When i first got the book kusunda tribe and dictionary in my hands, i couldnt put it down. Ghode jatra, the festival of the horses hotel shanker.
The festival takes place in the months of marchapril. An interesting aside to ghode jatra is that, a king of patan, seeing how the kathmandu inhabitants were so thrilled by the festival, decided to have one in his kingdom, too those days, the valley had three kingdoms. Festivals are one of the aspects that bond nepalese people. Volunteer in nepal premedical, childcare, medical and educ. The festival commemorates the death of people during the year. The ten deadliest snakes in the world with steve irwin real wild documentary duration. On march 27 2018, the tundikhel ground in central kathmandu will reverberate to the thundering beat of many hooves, as a score and more magnificent steeds race one another. Ghode jatra ghode jatra festival in nepal ghode jatra. Ghode jatra is the horse festival or horse parade that is celebrated in the month of chaitra marchapril. Ghode jatra is one of the major festivals celebrated with high enthusiasm annually.
Ghode jatra takes place between marchapril and a grand horse parade takes place at tundikhel. The festival is being celebrated annually as per a mythology which relates the genesis of the festival after the death of. This parade is organized and performed by nepal army and police together. Hello youtube in this video i have brought a content about why ghode jatra is celebrated in nepal. Ghode jatra, meaning horse parade is organized in tudikhel in kathmandu every year. Apr 05, 2019 1279 alnuwayri born, egyptian muslim historian and civil servant. On this day at balkumari, a horse is made to drink copious amount of rice beer.
Although this festival does not have much of religious aspects, a large number of people, even from outside kathmandu flock around kathmandu to witness the horse race and other exciting sports activities. Ghode jatra 5th april ved internationalghode jatra. The traditional festival of ghode jatra was celebrated in the capital valley on march 18, 2007. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on ghode jatra festival. Indra jatra is a yearly festival on the day of the bhadra dwadasi to ashwin krishna chaturdasi. Annual festival of ghode jatra, also known as horse racing day which falls on the nepali month of chaitra, is being celebrated in kathmandu with much gusto. People believe that the demon lived on a meadow, which is today tundikhel, threatening public life in kathmandu, mostly the children. Ghode jatra is a big festival in kathmandu valley which is held to ward off gurumapa demon. The word ghode means horse and jatra means a parade.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The story goes that, once upon a time, there was a demon called. This festival takes place between marchapril and a grand horse parade takes place at tundikhel. The annual festival of ghode jatra, known as the horse racing day which falls on the nepali month of chaitra, is being celebrated in tundikhel, located in the kathmandu valley with much gusto on monday. According to the nepali calendar, it is celebrated on the month of chaitra. The traditional festival ghode jatra which falls in nepali month of chaitra midmarch or early april is celebrated every year in tundikhel kathmandu. Volunteer in nepal with housing available up to 25 volunteers, a broader view has hosted hundreds of university student groups, peace corp alternative teens and family volunteer programs in our nepal medical, dental and social welfare projects. Nepal festivals and information about dashain, tihar, lhosar. This section contains jat history books or books related with or useful for jats in english. Click the active link of the book title to know more about it.
President bidya devi bhandari and prime minister kp sharma oli today witnessed the annual festival of ghode jatra organised by the nepal army, at the army pavilion, on thursday. Media in category books on jat history the following 57 files are in this category, out of 57 total. Nepal army performs amazing equestrian stunts to commemorate nepals horseracing festival. Festival in 20 to 2015 buddhist new year traditions. Feel the splash of rejuvenation in the little joys of natural world. Dharma bhakta mathema was a professional body builder as well as a founding member of praja parishad party of nepal. The annual traditional festival of ghode jatra, which is also known as horse racing day, is being celebrated in the countrys cultural hub of kathmandu valley today. This occasion falls on about midmarch to early april on the gregorian calendar.
It is known as the oldest festival celebrated in the countrys cultural hub of the valley. May 21, 2007 preeti shakya, 8yearsold, is carried through the streets of the city in a chariot during the ghode jatra festival march 18, 2007 in kathmandu, nepal. It all starts with the story of kesh chandra, a trader in the capital. The annual horse racing festival of ghode jatra was celebrated in nepal on thursday with merriment. Ghode jatra, the horse racing day falls in midmarch or early april march 17, this year. After his death, he was trampled upon under horses hooves.
It has its roots in west bengal, though it is equally popular in other indian states as well, like, orissa and bihar. Apr 07, 2019 the ghode jatra is an annual horse festival celebrated on the nepal cavalry grounds in kathmandu, which marks the defeat of a hindu demon. Jatland libraryonline jat history books on jatland wiki. Ghodejatra festival held in the month of chaitra, according to nepali calendar.
Mar 26, 2009 godhe jatra 2065 has been observed amid a function at tudhikhel, kathmandu, on thursday. S 1935, till 1935 bs, the postal system was used to transfer the message of kings and rulers. Itthis book is a call for us gestalt therapists to welcome our patients as fellow beingsin the embodied lifeword where we meet in a primordial contact, that is, in an embodied perception that makes knowing one anotehr, contact one another, possible. Story of gai jatra saparu first nepali infotainment web. A grandiose horse parade ghode jatra event in nepal. It is the festival of horses which is organized in tundikhel, kathmandu. It is said the soul of the demon still lives underground at. The festival is also known as the horse racing day or the horse festival.
Thousands of devotees come to visit the temple on this auspicious day. The festival is being celebrated annually as per a mythology which relates the genesis of the festival after the death of a demon named tundi. Ghode jatra, the horse racing day falls in midmarch or early april april 5, this. The festival of the horses ghode jatra in nepalblog. According to folklores, this festival is organized to celebrate the victory over a demon named tundi. Mar 17, 2017 the selection of the kumari, who is entitled to sit on the pedestal for worship as the living goddess is an elaborate affair. Jan 23, 2016 ghode nepali jatra april, 2015 the nepal army takes over the tundikhel parade floor in kathmandu on horseracing day to display its talents in struggle, acrobatics, motorbike stunts and horse racing legend has it the horses are raced to trample devils that can rise from the ground to create havoc.
A grand horse parade takes place at tundikhel, the central point of the city where many events take place. Ghode jatra is a grand spectacle attended by both the masses and the classes, with horses being at the forefront of the festivities. The main festivals celebrated at the temple are dashain and ghode jatra. The ghode jatra festival, an annual horse festival, is celebrated in kathmandu, nepal, monday, march 27, 2017.
We all nepali had the first opportunity of sending and receiving letters though postal service in nepal from the year b. As nepal has been famous as the land of festivals, this kind of festival enhances the nepalese culture and traditions as well helps in preserving them for our childrens. According to legend, the festival is held to celebrate the victory over a demon named tundi and people believe that the clamor of horses hooves during the festival keeps the demons spirit away. Although this festival does not have much of religious aspects, a large number of people, even from outside kathmandu flock around kathmandu to witness the horse race and other exciting sports activities performed by the army. It is organised and performed by nepal army and police force in late march or early april. The history of jatra can be traced back to 15th century when bhakti movement swept bengal. There is a bhairav jatra, held once in twelve years. Aug 10, 2014 gaijatra, the festival of cows, gai means cow and jatra means festival in nepali.
The historic neighborhood of nyata is known as naradevi. Ghode jatra is the oldest festival celebrated in kathmandu valley. Ghode jatra and the fascinating legend behind the citys triumph. The skilled riders will demonstrate their excellent horsemanship by putting them through their paces and displaying some amazing feats.
Ghode jatra being observed in kathmandu valley today. Army soldiers prepare their horses during ghode jatra or horse parade festival at. This book contains a genealogical history of tulaja bhawanis arrival in nepal, and charts the phases of the tradition of her worship that has come to settle in nepal. The second day of pahachare is ghode jatra, a festival to celebrate the defeat of tundi, the demon who once resided in the meadow now known as tundikhel. Ghode jatra is known as the festival of horses in nepal celebrated during in the month of march and this year its today, 20th march, 2015. New revelations of the americas before columbus by charles c. The festival, celebrated in the nepali month of chaitra, is regarded as the oldest festival in. Kathmandu is the city filled with historical monuments, diverse culture. The newar community has a different take on the celebration and there are various other lore and legends that tell the story differently. No public was offered postal services or even never given opportunity to know what postal service was. This yearly horse race is the way horses trample on the evil spirits and stop it from rising again. Ghode jatra festival of horses in nepal ghode jatra takes place between marchapril and a grand horse parade takes place at tundikhel. Ghode jatra the festival of horses in nepal trekking.
This occasion falls about mid march or early april of english calendar month. Tundikhels history goes back to at least the early 18th century during the malla period. The festival is being celebrated annually as per mythology which relates the genesis of the festival after the death of a demon named tundi. The president of nepal, diplomats, top officials and civilians all gather to watch 106 horses and more than 200 soldiers display warfare techniques which are believed to keep the demon away. According to local legend, the festival has its origin in centuriesold history and was first observed celebrating the death of demon tundi. Ghode jatra festival celebrated in nepal the statesman. The equestrian parade and the competition takes place at tundikhel, a large grasscovered ground in the center of kathmandu, one of its most important landmarks. Ghode jatra festival is a horse parade that takes place in tundikel square, better known as ratna park, in the center of kathmandu city during march or april. Ghode jatra celebrated trekking agencies association of. Ghode jatra, or the horse racing day according to the tradition, on this day is celebrated the defeat of tundi, a demon who once lived in a meadow known today as tundikhel.
Ghode jatra being observed in kathmandu valley today the. Tundikhel ground in central kathmandu hosts the festival every year with head of the nation being invited along other government officials and general public watching the show from around the fence. Each festival holds its own significance and story behind it. Nepal celebrates ghode jatra, the horse racing festival. Ghode jatra the festival of horses or parade of horses is a festival that is loved by many in nepal. It is said that in the olden days the kings of kathmandu use to go to worship the bhadrakali temple in a courtly cavalcade following the living goddess kumari. Welcome to nepal nepals official travel and tourist. Ghode jatra, or the horse racing day, falls in the month of chaitra late march or early april. Ghode jatra is held at the month of chaitra on new moon day the dark lunar fortnight or waning moon aunsi krishna paksha according to the hindu. Ghode jatra is a grand spectacle attended by both the masses and the. In kutumbahal, there lived a trader who went by the name of.
A grand horse parade takes place at tundikhel, the central point of the city reputed to have been in the former days the largest parade ground in asia. A day of horsemanship and jubilant festivities nepal. According to the traditions of vajrayana sect of mahayana buddhism, girls in the agegroup of 47 year, who belong to the sakya community, and have an appropriate horoscope are screened on the basis of their 32 attributes of perfection, including the color of eyes, the. Yenya is also the season of open air theatre productions. Ghode jatra festival of kathmandu nepal with history, date. And so, on this day, theres a ghode jatra in patan as well. It is a grand horse parade, celebrated bombastically in tundikhel. Nepal army celebrates annual festivities of ghode jatra. The ghode jatra is said to have been initiated to make sure that his spirit remained trampled due to the clamor of the galloping. Ghode jatraoldest celebration and only in kathmandu. A grand horse parade takes place at tundikhel, the central point of the city. Ghode jatra, the horse racing day falls on the month of mid march or early april. Ghode jatra is organized on nomoon day of chaitra sukla pakshya of eastern lunar calendar. Tundikhel the central point of the city where many events take place.
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