With the conclusion of major festivals like Dashain and Tihar, the season of Jatras (religious fairs) has begun in the hilly districts of Sudurpaschim Province, drawing large numbers of devotees and visitors.
These traditional fairs are being held at various temples and Shaktipeeths across Baitadi, Darchula, Dadeldhura, Doti, Bajhang, and other districts on the full moon day (Poornima) of the month of Kartik.
According to local culture expert Jayananda Bhatta, the Jatras, celebrated from Kartik Shukla Pratipada to Poornima, feature mass worship and religious processions dedicated to numerous deities. “These fairs symbolize devotion, cultural unity, and the renewal of community ties after the festive season,” he said.
In Baitadi, grand processions are taking place at the Tripura Sundari Bhagwati, Raula Kedar (known as Kedarnath among the twelve Jyotirlingas), Melauli Bhagwati, Falangasaini Bhagwati, Shivnath, Maharudra, Trivanidham (Ratashila), Ganmeshwar, and Jagannath temples. Likewise, Kafalasaini Bhagwati, Sigas Dhura, Sansher, Surpal, and Anirudra temples are also hosting fairs during the Shukla Paksha of Kartik.
In Darchula, fairs are underway at Malikarjun Dham and Latinath temples, while Dadeldhura is celebrating at Ugratara and Bhageshwor temples. Similarly, Doti’s Badikedar temple and Jagannath and Ganemeshwor shrines are drawing significant crowds.
Along with local devotees, Indian pilgrims from border regions are also participating in large numbers. Indian journalist Pramod Bhatta shared, “For generations, Indian devotees have been coming to Nepal’s Tripura Sundari Bhagwati Temple for darshan. This year too, thousands have prepared for the pilgrimage.”
The fairs are not only a symbol of deep-rooted faith but also serve as vibrant hubs of cross-border cultural harmony between communities in Nepal and India.
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