Yanya Punhi
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Yanyā Punhi (Devnagari: ञेया पुन्ही, Sanskrit: Indra Jatra) is a festival celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal. The main attraction of the festival is the procession of chariots and masked dancers representing deities and demons.
[edit] Procession
The procession consists of:
- Majipa Lakhey
- Pulukishi
- Sawan Bhaku
- Ganesh (Chariot)
- Kumar (Chariot)
- Kumari (Chariot)
Besides these, there are various dances held on the open stages of the city called dabu. There is display of Swet Bhairava as well as various deities of the city.
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