The historic Manmaneshwori Payo Jatra (Festival), dating back to the Licchavi era, began on Ghatasthapana day with a special tantric ritual at Mahalaxmi Sthan, Lagankhel.
After a secret tantric ceremony at the Mul Chowk of Patan Durbar, the traditional Kharga Jatra was carried out from Lagankhel. Members of the guthi carried swords, circled the city, and concluded the ritual at the Mul Chowk. <Program Schedule>
Sept. 29 (Fulpati), 2:00 PM
- Procession from Main Shrine House (Muche Aagam Ghar) to bring down the goddess Bhawani Manmaneshwowri
- Enshrining of Shri Bhawani Manmaneshwori at Mul Chowk
Oct 1 (Nawami), 8:00 AM
- Thasimal Paaya Jatra from Mahalaxmi Sthan
- Arrival at Mul Chowk
Oct 2 (Dashami), 6:00 PM
- Meeting of Shri Bhawani and Shri Navadurga at Mangal Bazar
- Paaya Jatra and the departure of Ashta Matrika’s goddess from Mul Chowk
Oct 5 (Trayodashi), 11:00 AM
- Procession to bring the goddess Bhawani Manmaneshwowri up from the main shrine
- Re-enshrining of Shri Bhawani Manmaneshwori at Main Shrine House (Muche Aagam Ghar) in Mul Chowk