Ghoda Jatra (March/April)

festival has two sides of its celebration. Its cultural side involves the Newars of Kathmandu, who celebrates it for several days. The idols of the Gods of many localities are taken in a procession in their area in portable chariots. Every household will be feasting at this time. A demon called ‘Gurumpa’ is also propitiated at Tundikhel. The other area aspect of the festival is provided by the function organized by the Nepalese Army at Tudikhel in the afternoon of the main day. Horse race and acrobatic shows are presented at this time in which President be present. A meeting of Lumari, Bhadrakali, Kankeshori and Bhairab at Asan on the second day of the main celebration is another highlight of festival.