Mahalaxmi Mahabhairav Jatra 2076

महालक्ष्मी महाभैरव जात्रा लुभु २०७६
Idols of deities Mahalaxmi, Maha Bhairav, Aakash Bhjairav, Kumari, Kumar were kept in the khat (palanquin) and taken around the Lubhoo area.
The Khat jatra started on Achhya Tritiya along with the Rato Machhendranath Jatra. The Khat Jatra is observed on Panchami.
The week-long festival is celebrated with feast and entertainment in the company of friends,family and relatives.
It is believed that Ganga Maharani (Queen of Malla regime) in 650 Nepal Sambat started the jatra.
According to an ancient myth, Lubhoo was affected by an epidemic.
Ganga Maharani sold her gold plate (‘Lu’ means gold, ‘Bhu’ means plate) to protect the city from the epidemic and started the jatra.
According to cultural expert, one out of four wheels of the chariot of Rato Machhendranath is regarded as the representative of the Bhiarav of Lubhoo.
So along with the starting of Machhendranath Jatra in Jawlakhel, Khat Jatra also begins in Lubhoo.-----Himalayan Times