Which Kathmandu festival honours Indra and features a procession of the living goddess in a chariot?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Indra Jatra
- Step 1: Indra Jatra is held in autumn in the old city. Answer: Indra Jatra. Why not the others: Gai Jatra honours the dead, Bisket Jatra is in Bhaktapur and Machhindranath is in Patan.
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