Indra Jatra

Time: in September of each year

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Because Indra is the God of Rain for ancient Aryan people. According to the legend due to the reason of his mother (Degini) he stole a flower and was arrested in Kathmandu Valley; he was detained in jail and was not released until Dagini revealed his identity. Local people hold festivities to commemorate this remarkable feat, and in return for the release, Dagini promised to bring rain and dew for the crops here in the coming several months. Thus, Indra Jatra has become a big day of praying for the good harvest, and many parades around the city will be held during the festival. On the last day of the festival people will put down wooden posts and deliver them to the river.