Pahan Charhe
पहाँ चःह्रे
April 5, 2027 · Chaitra 22, 2083 BS
Kathmandu Valley (Newar communities)
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Ajima, a protective grandmother-goddess worshipped in shrines across the Kathmandu Valley's old settlements, is honored on this day as guardian of the coming year's festivals — the observance traditionally cues local communities to begin preparations for Ghode Jatra and the other spring jatras that follow within days.
How it’s celebrated
Communities hold processions and feasts honoring Ajima at her neighborhood shrines, with ritual meals and offerings shared among households in the surrounding area, marking the transition into the valley's busy spring festival season.
Tips for visitors
A local, community-level observance — worth knowing about mainly as the ceremonial lead-in to the more visible Ghode Jatra and Seto Machhindranath Jatra that follow shortly after.
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