Nepal: Khokana celebrates Sikali Jatra instead of Dashain festival

Oct 01, 2022

Lalitpur [Nepal], October 1 : At a time when other parts of Nepal are celebrating the fortnight-long Dashain festival, a medieval Newari heritage village...

Sikali Jatra, an alternative for Dashain for people of Khokana in Nepal

Oct 23, 2020

Lalitpur [Nepal], October 23 : Known for its cultural identity and mustard oil, Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern part of...

Sikali Jatra: a religious fair where Hindu deities take flight on air while celebrating the alternate of Dashain in Nepal

Oct 16, 2026

The "Devgans" (Divine hosts) clad in traditional attire and masks take flights on air as they tour around the temple of “Shikali”, continuing the...

Nepali medieval town celebrates traditional 'Jatra' procession as substitute for 'Dashain'

Oct 08, 2024

The medieval town of Khokana in Lalitpur recently celebrated its traditional "Shikali Jatra," a vibrant five-day festival held in place of Dashain. Featuring masked...