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Chandeshwori Jatra

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Type
  
Religious

Begins
  
Baisakh Purnima

Chandeshwori Jatra

Observed by
  
Nepalese Hindus and Buddhists

Significance
  
Victory over demon Chandasur

Celebrations
  
Chariot procession on Baisakh purnima and the next day

Observances
  
Procession, Mata Puja, Kalan daan

Chandeshwori Jatra(चण्डेश्वरी जात्रा) is considered as the biggest festival in Kavrepalanchowk district, Nepal. It is celebrated for three days. It is the festival of Hindu goddess Chandeshwori or Parvati.

This festival is celebrated in the honor of the victory over the demon Chandasur on the first full moon day of the New Year’s festival in the country.

References

Chandeshwori Jatra Wikipedia