I Filmed Nepal's WILDEST Festival — Indra Jatra 2026 (Kathmandu Durbar Square)

Indra Jatra 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal 🇳🇵 — one of Nepal's oldest and most sacred festivals, dedicated to Indra, the god of rain. In this video, you'll see the Kumari (Living Goddess) chariot procession, Lakhe masked dance, Majipat and Pulukisi elephant dance, and thousands of locals celebrating in Kathmandu Durbar Square. 📍 Location: Kathmandu (Basantapur) Durbar Square, Nepal 📅 Filmed: September 25 2026 Indra Jatra is celebrated by the Newar community of Kathmandu Valley and marks the end of monsoon season. It's one of the few times the Kumari (Living Goddess) is paraded through the city in a wooden chariot, and it's believed to bring blessings and good fortune. If you enjoyed this glimpse into Nepali culture, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more videos on Nepal's festivals, traditions, and everyday life in Kathmandu. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro / Video Highlights 02:00 - Introduction & Night Vibes at Basantapur 06:00 - Pulling Rath 10:52 - Crowds 13:01 - Traditional Dances & Festivities 17:35 - Exploring the Night Atmosphere #IndraJatra #Kathmandu #Nepal #Kumari #NepaliFestival #VisitNepal #IndraJatra2026 #Yenya #KumariJatra #NewarCulture #NepalCulture #NepalFestival #KathmanduFestival #LordIndra #NepalHistory #NepaliCulture #LivingGoddess #Basantapur