By Binod Prasad AdhikariLalitpur [Nepal], October 1 (ANI): At a time when other parts of Nepal are celebrating the fortnight-long Dashain festival, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern part of Kathmandu Valley, Khokana, is marking Sikali Jatra, which is somewhat different.
Observed for a period of five days, the Sikali Jatra is dedicated to goddess “Shikali” who also is known as “Ajima” or Mother Goddess.
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Nepal: Khokana celebrates Sikali Jatra instead of Dashain festival
