Ghode Jatra In Nepal of Tudikhel
- 2018-01-25
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Ghode Jatra or horse festival is an event organized in Tudikhel (Kathmandu Lungs). On this event day, the Nepal Government declare a public holiday in Kathmandu Valley. Ghode Jatra falls in mid or end of March. The Head of Nepal Government the President “Bidhya Devi Bhandarri” will start the ceremony.
The lure part of this event is horses. They perform a variety of acrobatics, parachuting, and many more. There are other competitions also such as jump racing and flat racing. The president will distribute the medals and certificates to the winners contestants in the competition.
It is celebrated regarding victory over a demon “Tundi”. To exterminate the presence of the spirit of demons on the ground Ghode Jatra is celebrated. Peoples believes that the speedier the horse runs it will wipe out the spirit of the demon from there.
All these activities take place on Tudikhel which lies in the center of Nepal’s Capital. It is rectangular and lies between Ratna Park and Sahid Gate. This ground is a military Parade ground, horse racing, music concert, and so on. A more interesting fact is that Tudikhel is also known as Kathmandu Lungs as it serves pure air to people around there for various purposes.
If we are eager to have a glimpse of these come to Nepal during this period. We “leaf holidays” will be your hands for every step of your exploration.
