Nepal: Ghode Jatra celebration by Narayan Maharjan
Ghode Jatra, meaning horse parade is organized at the Army Pavilion every year. It is said Ghode Jatra was organized to celebrate the victory over a demonstration named Tundi who reside over the field known as Tundikhel. Tundi was a big terror for the people of Kathmandu. It is believed that galloping of Horse on Ghode Jatra at Tundikhel keeps the demon's spirit under the ground.
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