Who is Ghantakarna?

Ghantakarna Mahavira is a Jain deity from the Jain tradition and is worshiped and venerated by some specific monastic lineages and probably many laymen. He is one of the fifty-two viras (protector deities) and is called Mahavira (Great vira).

How is Gathemangal celebrated?

On this occasion, Gathemangal has been celebrated by worshiping at various Shakti Peeths since Sunday morning. In order to ward off the demons in Naradevi of Kathmandu, the reeds are decorated with the materials of Chhwali, Sisno, Nanglo, Karklo and placed at the crossroads.

What is Gathemangal?

Gathemangal is a festival celebrated each year on Shrawan Krishna Chaturdashi, in the month of June/July. Gathemangal or Ghantakarna Chaturdasi is a co-relatively used the term as a festive to worship and offer sacrifices to demons.

Why is Ghantakarna celebrated?

The festival of Gathemangal or Ghantakarna Chaturdasi, like most of the Nepali festivals, is an example of the victory of good over evil. The festival of Gathemangal is celebrated in the memory of mythical demon Ghantakarna’s death.

Why is Gathemangal celebrated?

The festival of Gathemangal is celebrated in the memory of mythical demon Ghantakarna’s death. This festival that falls on the month of Shrawan (July/August) is also called Ghantakarna Chaturdasi.

What is gatha festival?

If you see loud chants of celebration by the boys and procession of teenagers led by a demon impersonating person on the crossroads of Kathmandu in July, be sure Gatha Muga festival is being celebrated. Among numerous frenzied celebrations in the valley, Gatha Muga or Gathe Mangal or Ghanta karna is one.

Do Parsis celebrate Diwali?

The Sikhs celebrate Diwali as the Bandhi Chor Diwas with great fervor. Muslims, Christians, Parsis and every other religion celebrate this festival along with the Hindus in India and abroad.

What is the main festival of Parsis?

The Parsi New Year is a regional festival observed on the first day of Farvardin, the first month of the Zoroastrian calendar. It is also known as Navroz, which is derived from the Persian words Nav and Roz, which indicate a ‘new day’. The celebration occurs around the Spring Equinox around March 21 each year.

Do Parsis celebrate Holi?

But Parsis celebrate so many festivals like Christmas, Holi, Diwali and others. We celebrate everything.

How many festivals are there in Parsi?

Name-day feasts. There are fifteen name-day feasts in a Zoroastrian religious year. Each of these feasts is held on the day(s) on which the day-of-the-month/month-of-the-year dedications to a yazata intersect.