Saturday, November 13, 2010

Chatt Holiday November 13th/2010





I feel really fortunate to have some Nepali friends that take me to see this (by Pashupati) as otherwise I wouldn't be out at night to see it.

This is the festival of the Sun God. Chatt is celebrated by the Terai people on the fourth day after Baitikka. People fast by the river all day and worship the setting sun.

There are many offerings of fruit that they give when the sun rises. Lights are lit along the river and people stay awake all night.






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