Kathmandu: The Indrajatra lingo, a ritualistic wooden pole, has been erected before the statue of Kaal Bhairav at the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a recognized World Heritage Site.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the wooden pole was placed before the statue at 10:31 am today, as per the auspicious time prescribed by the Nepal Calendar Determination Development Committee. This information was shared by Laxuna Sharma, Head of the Guthi Trust’s Kathmandu branch office.
Earlier, on August 31, the wooden pole was brought to the city. The Indrajatra lingo was transported from Bhotahiti and positioned in front of the statue of Kaal Bhairav in the Basantapur Durbar Square on the day of Bhadra Shukla Ashtami. On the night of Bhadra Shukla second day, a pine tree cut from the Chittapal Community Forest in Bhaktapur was brought to Bhotahiti the following day.
The Indradhwoj was raised with the assistance of bamboo and rope, accompanied by tantric rituals, as shared by Rajendra Dahal, chief of the religious and cultural branch of the Trust. Following the erection of the pole on the occasion of Bhadra Shukla Dwadashi, a procession featuring Shri Kumari, Shri Ganesh, and Shri Bhairav will occur on Saturday, Bhadra Shukla Chaturdashi, also known as Ananta Chaturdashi, with distinguished personalities, including President Ramchandra Paudel, expected to be present.
This day marks the main day of the Indra Jatra festival, a significant cultural event in the Kathmandu Valley. Traditionally, a public holiday is declared in the Kathmandu Valley to celebrate this occasion.