Last Chance to Witness Pachali Bhairav's (पचली भैरव) 12 years Khadga Siddhi Jatra! (Gathu Pyakhan)

Pachali Bhairav Jatra, Kathmandu 2080 Witness the Key Moments of Shree Pachali Bhairav 12 years Khadga Siddhi Jatra, also known as “Barha Barse Pachali Bhairav Khadga Siddhi Jatra” or Gathu Pyakhan. 𑑑𑑑𑑔𑑓. 𑐎𑑁𑐮𑐵 𑑑𑑐 𑐩𑑄𑐐𑐮 (२०८० कार्तिक ०७) ऐतिहासिक श्री पचली भैरब १२ वर्ष खड्ग सिद्धि जात्रा पचली, टेकु -- BRIEF: The citizens of core Kathmandu City observed the Shree Pachali Bhairav Khadga Siddhi Jatra, an event occurring once every 12 years. This performance unfolded on the evening of October 24, 2023, on a Tuesday, Dashami, within the premises of the Teku Pachali Bhairab Temple. Referred to locally as the "Barha Barse Pachali Bhairav Khadga Siddhi Jatra," which translates to "exchange of the swords" in English, this cultural performance involves the symbolic exchange of swords. This act occurs in front of the Kasthamandap Temple in Basantapur and traditionally involves the Head of the State and the deity Shri Pachali Bhairab. During this festivity, designated holy individuals wear attire resembling deities and partake in a traditional masked dance with a belief to bring good luck. This dance forms an integral part of the celebration of the Shree Pachali Bhairav Khadga Siddhi Jatra, which is observed every 12 years at the Pachali Temple in Teku. HISTORY: It is said that Licchivi Kings established the Pachali Bhairab temple to protect the Southern Koligram city, as of now Teku Dovan. (Source: Pachali Bhairab पचली भैरव, January 27, 2021, Facebook Page) Names of deities: 1. Bhairab (Blue mascot, aggressive with a large face and big eyes with orange flame-brows); 2. Barahi (red mascot, Boar-faced, eye tika); 3. Kaumari (Red mascot, big heptagon face); 4. Singhini (white mascot, lion-faced); 5. Ganesh (white mascot, elephant-faced); 6. Bramhayani (Yellow mascot, U-shape symbol on the third eye); 7. Rudrayani (White Mascot, vertical third-eye opening) 8. Narayani (Green Mascot) 9. Swet Bhairab (White Mascot, mustache with vertical Third-eye opening) 10. Kumari (Red Mascot oval-shaped, smiley face) 11. Indrayani (Soft Orange Mascot with horizontal third-eye opening) 12. Mahalaxmi (Orange Mascot with big earrings) 13. Byangrini (Orange Mascot, tiger-faced) 🤝 Join Us in Supporting Cultural Journalism. 🔔 Turn on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future uploads Inquiry/Suggestions: [email protected] | 9801766042 © All Right Reserved. Mandala Television, Nepal.