Sindoor Jatra (Festival) Celebrated in Thimi 2070

On the occasion of Nepalese New Year, Nepalese devotees covered in vermilion powder, carrying Idol Chariot and beating tradition drums and other instruments during Sindoor Jatra/festival in Thimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal, April 15, 2013. Sindoor Jatra/Festival is the festival of colors specially Vermilion Powder.

 

1. Devotees Celebrating Sindoor Festival in Thimi

2. Devotees Celebrating Sindoor Festival in Thimi

3. Devotees carrying Idol Chariot in the Sindoor Festival in Thimi

4. Child Playing with Vermilion Powder in the Sindoor Festival in Thimi

5. Foreigners are also enjoying with Vermilion Powder in the Sindoor Festival in Thimi

6. On the occasion devotees used to give scarifies of hen, goat, duck etc are given in the temple of idol goddess Balkumari on the occasion of Sindoor Festival in Thimi

7. A hen was sacrificed during celebration of Sindoor Jatra festival in Thimi

Glimpses of SCC Outdoor Photography Session Batch 24 & 25

Some Glimpses of Photography workshop on field visit at Swayambhu, Kathmandu with the participants of Batch 24th and 25th. School of Creative Communications (SCC) have organized On-Location photography session at Sawaymbunath Stupa this morning 8 June 2012. 

1. Panoramic View of Swayambhunaht Stupa.

2. Panoramic View of Swayambhunaht Stupa.

3. Anthony tries to get from low angle view.

4. Prospective view of Swayambhunath Stupa.

5. Participants on Outdoor Photography Session 

6. Little Cute Child in-front of SCC Banner on the Session. 

7.Prospective view of Swayambhunath Stupa.

8. Prospective view of Swayambhunath Stupa.

9.Prospective view of Swayambhunath Stupa.

10. Prospective view of Swayambhunath Stupa.

11. Butter Lamp Seller in Swayambhunath Stupa.

12. Participants on Outdoor Photography Session.

13. Reviewing some works with Deependra Bajracharya (Senior Photo Journalist/SCC (Creative Being))

14. Photo Shot with Jitendra Bajracharya ((Senior Photo Journalist/Kantipur Publication) 

15. Panting Colors in the Stupa.

Renovation of Idol Statue Bagh Bhairab after 35 Years

May 14, 2012 (1st Jestha 2069) – Kirtipur, the very rare occasion were seen this year. The earthen was collected from Mehpi with huge participation of Dafa Khala n local people for renovation act of Idol Bagh Bhairab Statue situated in the top of the Kirtipur. There was great belief that earthen of Mehpi is very useful to make mud statue and in the past also same earthen was use for the purpose. The renovation is required for the original Bagh Bhairab idol which is of clay. The temple source revealed, seepage from rain and rats were behind it degradation. On this occasion, the huge masses were participated with drums beat from Kalimati to temple premises. The previous renovation of Idol Bagh Bhairab Statue was done in 2034. 

1. Devotees participated on the occasion of mud collecting, peoples from Kirtipur, Panga, Nagaun with local traditional instrumental groups (Dafa Khala) were participated.

2. Devotees participated on the occasion of mud collecting, peoples from Kirtipur, Panga, Nagaun with local traditional instrumental groups (Dafa Khala) were participated.

3. Devotees participated on the occasion of mud collecting, peoples from Kirtipur, Panga, Nagaun with local traditional instrumental groups (Dafa Khala) were participated.

4. Devotees waiting in the premises of Bagh Bhairab Temple.

5. Devotees waiting in the premises of Bagh Bhairab Temple.

6. Devotees from Kirtipur, Panga, Nagaun with local traditional instrumental groups (Dafa Khala) were participated.

7. Devotees and Local Peoples are waiting in the premises of Bagh Bhairab Temple.

8. The Mud from Mehpi collected in Doka (Bucket) carried by the devotees. 

9. Devotees carrying Mud inside the Temple.

10. Devotees Beating Drums and traditional instruments in Temple Premises.

11. Devotees Beating Drums and traditional instruments in Temple Premises. 

12. Child offering Butter Lamps in Temple 

13. Child offering Butter Lamp in Temple  

14. Devotees offering Butter Lamp in Temple   

 15. Devotees offering Butter Lamp in Temple   

12 Years Sikali Jatra/Festival Celebrated at Nasal Chowk

In this festival, goddess Shrikali comes out victorious in the battle against Ashur (devil) who was tormenting humanity alongside gods and goddesses. This Jatra is very special and unique. In 12 year this festival is celebrated in different places of Patan, Kathmandu and many more.