Chandeshwori Jatra

Chandeshwori Jatra
Chariot of Chandeshwori going to main city area
Observed by	Nepalese Hindus and Buddhists
Type	Religious
Significance	Victory over demon Chandasur
Celebrations	Chariot procession on Baisakh purnima and the next day
Observances	Procession, Mata Puja, Kalan daan
Begins	Baisakh Purnima
Ends	The next day
Date	Baisakh Purnima

Chandeshwori Jatra(चण्डेश्वरी जात्रा) is considered as the biggest festival in Kavrepalanchowk district, Nepal. It is celebrated for three days. It is the festival of Hindu goddess Chandeshwori or Parvati.

This festival is celebrated in the honor of the victory over the demon Chandasur on the first full moon day of the New Year’s festival in the country.