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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A priest attends the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Lalitpur, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Priests attend the annual Shikali Jatra of Khokana in Lalitpur, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights in the air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects their town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Deities in human form put on ritual attire before performing in the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities. It is also regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Deities in human form are escorted up the hill to the Shikali temple premises for the commencement of the ceremony in Khokana, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities. It is also regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Deities in human form are escorted up the hill to the Shikali temple premises for the commencement of the ceremony in Khokana, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities. It is also regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A priest attends the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Lalitpur, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A priest attends the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Lalitpur, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A masked dancer in the form of Hindu deities takes flight in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana, Nepal, as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain on September 27, 2025. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flight as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attire, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A Nepali child plays a traditional instrument as he marches towards the Shikali ground to observe the annual ''Shikali Jatra'' festival in Khokana, Lalitpur, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights in the air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. A medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, Khokana observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. It starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes along with 14 masked deities come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects their town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Deities in human form are escorted up the hill to the Shikali temple premises for the commencement of the ceremony in Khokana, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities. It is also regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Devotees attend the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Lalitpur, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
A priest attends the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Lalitpur, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Sikali Jatra In Nepal: Where Deities Take Flight
Devotees attend the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Lalitpur, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - The youth see as the Sinabung Mountain scatter volcanic ash thickly into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - The youth see as the Sinabung Mountain scatter volcanic ash thickly into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - Motorists pass by are seen in the window as Sinabung spreads volcanic ash into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - Young people stand as Sinabung Mountain throws volcanic ash thick into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - Mount Sinabung throws volcanic ash thick into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - Motorists pass by as Sinabung volcano washes thick volcanic ash into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - Motorists pass by as Sinabung volcano washes thick volcanic ash into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - The residents stood looking out as Sinabung volcanoes spread thick volcanic ash into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - The residents stood looking out as Sinabung volcanoes spread thick volcanic ash into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - Sinabung volcanoes spread thick volcanic ash into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - Motorists pass by as Sinabung volcano washes thick volcanic ash into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - Residents look out as Sinabung Mountain throws volcanic ash thickly into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - Sinabung Mountain throws volcanic ash thickly into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Bedrohliche Situation in Sumatra: Aktiver Vulkan Sinabung
July 18, 2017 - Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia - The residents took the picture out as Sinabung volcano is spreading thick volcanic ash into the air in Karo on July 18, 2017, Indonesia. The volcano that has remained active since then, which is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia emits 3000 meters of thick ash (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Erster Mai: Umzüge, Feiern und Demonstrationen in diversen Städten
April 30, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - The Local leader on the chariot leads to pull Chariot of Rato Machindranath 'God of Rain' on first day at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal on Sunday, April 30, 2017. The longest festival of Nepal, Rato Machindranath Festival continues from May 10, 2016. Rato Machindranath is also said as the 'god of rain' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship the Machindranath in hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Erster Mai: Umzüge, Feiern und Demonstrationen in diversen Städten
April 30, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - Nepalese woman in a traditional attire celebrates Chariot Pulling festival of Rato Machindranath 'God of Rain' on first day at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal on Sunday, April 30, 2017. The longest festival of Nepal, Rato Machindranath Festival continues from May 10, 2016. Rato Machindranath is also said as the 'god of rain' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship the Machindranath in hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Erster Mai: Umzüge, Feiern und Demonstrationen in diversen Städten
April 30, 2017 - Laltipur, NP, Nepal - Devotees playing traditional instruments during Chariot pulling festival of Rato Machindranath 'God of Rain' on first day at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal on Sunday, April 30, 2017. The longest festival of Nepal, Rato Machindranath Festival continues from May 10, 2016. Rato Machindranath is also said as the 'god of rain' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship the Machindranath in hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Erster Mai: Umzüge, Feiern und Demonstrationen in diversen Städten
April 30, 2017 - Laltipur, NP, Nepal - Devotees pulling the Chariot of Rato Machindranath 'God of Rain' on first day at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal on Sunday, April 30, 2017. The longest festival of Nepal, Rato Machindranath Festival continues from May 10, 2016. Rato Machindranath is also said as the 'god of rain' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship the Machindranath in hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Erster Mai: Umzüge, Feiern und Demonstrationen in diversen Städten
April 30, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - Devotees pulling the Chariot of Rato Machindranath 'God of Rain' on first day at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal on Sunday, April 30, 2017. The longest festival of Nepal, Rato Machindranath Festival continues from May 10, 2016. Rato Machindranath is also said as the 'god of rain' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship the Machindranath in hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Erster Mai: Umzüge, Feiern und Demonstrationen in diversen Städten
April 30, 2017 - Kathmandu, NP, Nepal - People takes picture as Nepalese devotees pulling the Chariot of Rato Machindranath 'God of Rain' on first day at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal on Sunday, April 30, 2017. The longest festival of Nepal, Rato Machindranath Festival continues from May 10, 2016. Rato Machindranath is also said as the 'god of rain' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship the Machindranath in hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Erster Mai: Umzüge, Feiern und Demonstrationen in diversen Städten
April 30, 2017 - Laltipur, NP, Nepal - Devotees pulling the Chariot of Rato Machindranath 'God of Rain' on first day at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal on Sunday, April 30, 2017. The longest festival of Nepal, Rato Machindranath Festival continues from May 10, 2016. Rato Machindranath is also said as the 'god of rain' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship the Machindranath in hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Erster Mai: Umzüge, Feiern und Demonstrationen in diversen Städten
April 30, 2017 - Laltipur, NP, Nepal - Devotees dancing in a tunes of traditional instruments during Chariot pulling festival of Rato Machindranath 'God of Rain' on first day at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal on Sunday, April 30, 2017. The longest festival of Nepal, Rato Machindranath Festival continues from May 10, 2016. Rato Machindranath is also said as the 'god of rain' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship the Machindranath in hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Indonesien: Zerstörung nach Erdbeben in der Region von Aceh
Quake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale (sr) rocked Pidie Jaya, Aceh Province. Killing at least 92 people and causing dozens of buildings to collapse were more than 70 of the wounded suffered severe injuries in the magnitude 6.5 temblor. (Photo by Azwar/Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_EARTH01539/Credit:Azwar/Pacific Press/SIPA/1612071954 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00784433
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NEWS - Indonesien: Zerstörung nach Erdbeben in der Region von Aceh
Quake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale (sr) rocked Pidie Jaya, Aceh Province. Killing at least 92 people and causing dozens of buildings to collapse were more than 70 of the wounded suffered severe injuries in the magnitude 6.5 temblor. (Photo by Azwar/Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_EARTH01534/Credit:Azwar/Pacific Press/SIPA/1612071952 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00784433
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NEWS - Indonesien: Zerstörung nach Erdbeben in der Region von Aceh
Quake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale (sr) rocked Pidie Jaya, Aceh Province. Killing at least 92 people and causing dozens of buildings to collapse were more than 70 of the wounded suffered severe injuries in the magnitude 6.5 temblor. (Photo by Azwar/Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_EARTH01541/Credit:Azwar/Pacific Press/SIPA/1612071954 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00784433
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NEWS - Indonesien: Zerstörung nach Erdbeben in der Region von Aceh
Quake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale (sr) rocked Pidie Jaya, Aceh Province. Killing at least 92 people and causing dozens of buildings to collapse were more than 70 of the wounded suffered severe injuries in the magnitude 6.5 temblor. (Photo by Azwar/Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_EARTH01548/Credit:Azwar/Pacific Press/SIPA/1612071954 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00784433
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NEWS - Indonesien: Zerstörung nach Erdbeben in der Region von Aceh
Quake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale (sr) rocked Pidie Jaya, Aceh Province. Killing at least 92 people and causing dozens of buildings to collapse were more than 70 of the wounded suffered severe injuries in the magnitude 6.5 temblor. (Photo by Azwar/Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_EARTH01542/Credit:Azwar/Pacific Press/SIPA/1612071954 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00784433
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NEWS - Indonesien: Zerstörung nach Erdbeben in der Region von Aceh
Quake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale (sr) rocked Pidie Jaya, Aceh Province. Killing at least 92 people and causing dozens of buildings to collapse were more than 70 of the wounded suffered severe injuries in the magnitude 6.5 temblor. (Photo by Azwar/Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_EARTH01546/Credit:Azwar/Pacific Press/SIPA/1612071954 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00784433
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NEWS - Indonesien: Zerstörung nach Erdbeben in der Region von Aceh
Quake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale (sr) rocked Pidie Jaya, Aceh Province. Killing at least 92 people and causing dozens of buildings to collapse were more than 70 of the wounded suffered severe injuries in the magnitude 6.5 temblor. (Photo by Azwar/Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_EARTH01535/Credit:Azwar/Pacific Press/SIPA/1612071952 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00784433
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NEWS - Indonesien: Zerstörung nach Erdbeben in der Region von Aceh
Quake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale (sr) rocked Pidie Jaya, Aceh Province. Killing at least 92 people and causing dozens of buildings to collapse were more than 70 of the wounded suffered severe injuries in the magnitude 6.5 temblor. (Photo by Azwar/Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_EARTH01537/Credit:Azwar/Pacific Press/SIPA/1612071954 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00784433
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