Lumbini, Aug 27: The
Ranaujireshwori Bhagawati rath jatra, a chariot procession celebrating the
goddess, is being held in Palpa today.
The jatra is organized every year
on a day after the Krishna Janmastami in commemoration of Nepal's victory in
the Anglo-Nepal war at Tansen.
President Ram Chandra Paudel is
scheduled to grace the chariot procession and the 205th victory rally, according
to Chief District Officer in Palpa, Anand Kafle.
Even the chariot procession of
Amannarayan is conducted today itself.
The chariot of the Amannarayan will
be taken to street before the chariot of the Bhagawati.
On this occasion, the Lumbini
Province government has given a holiday in Palpa district today.
The Nepali warriors had defeated
the British at Tansen war, and the jatra is held every year in memory of the
victory day.
Colonel Ujir Singh Thapa had
prepared the chariot in 1876BS, which is believed to be in use till present for
the celebration. It is the biggest festival and jatra observed in Palpa
district.
Giving a message on this occasion,
Chief Minister of Lumbini Province, Chet Narayan Acharya, said the historic and
cultural heritages need preservation. They can be linked to tourism
circuit.
He wished the Ranaujireshwori jatra
would help foster harmony among people from diverse culture and castes. (RSS)