Ghode Jatra

Ghode Jatra
Horses used in Ghode Jatra
TypeKathmandu, Nepal
CelebrationsHorse parade takes place in Tundikhel
DateNew moon of Chaitra Sukla Pakshya
2023 dateMarch 21
2024 dateApril 8

Ghode Jatra(Nepali:घोडे जात्रा) is a horse festival native to Kathmandu.[1][2] The festival occurs annually on mid March or early April.[3][4]

In the festival, a horse parades is organized in Tundikhel. The parade and competitions is carried out in the presence of heads of state.[5] Nepal Army organizes the parade and competitions.[6]

Kathmandu native Newar people mark the festival with a feast. There is a public holiday in Kathmandu on the day of Ghode Jatra.[7]

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  4. ^ Board, Nepal Tourism. "Ghode Jatra". Naturally Nepal. Archived from the original on 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  5. ^ Hardy, F. (2005). The World's Religions: The Religions of Asia. Routledge reference. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-134-93188-0.
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