Historical Navadurga of Bhaktapur’s Nga Lakegu Jatra, a cultural city built on human civilization. In approximately 8 months, the Navadurga Devgan Jatra, which has been held every year since time immemorial, takes place in 21 various locations throughout the Bhaktapur City .Despite the fact that there are numerous issues with the operation of this Jatra, the Ujaju (Banmala) caste appears to have played a key part in keeping it running until now. In the realms of education, health, and business, the Ujaju (Banmala)caste is considered as lagging behind.
Despite the fact that it has been in operation since the dawn of time, no physical evidence of it has yet been discovered. Navadurga Jatra has been discovered to convey a message of human civilization. The significance of the journey appears to be waning, as there is no recorded record of it. Since the dawn of human civilization, a group of goddesses is thought to have been leading pilgrimages to guide human society. The procession is staged as a poetic play set to the beat of the instrument, with the deities dressed in costumes and masks. Khimbaja, Tambaja, Kanshbaja, Bhairav, Mahakali, Barahi, Kumari, Gujyakali, Mahalakshmi, Mahadev, Ganesh, Brahmayani, Maheshwari, Bhadrakali, Pujari Nakin, Balkumari, Dumha, Simha, Shwetabhairav, Devgana are all done in this procession. As a result, many dance genres are presented in various formmations. There is a distinction to be made between vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets. The procession is led by family duties, feminism as a result of men’s scorn for women, demon genocide, virgin grief, children’s sparkling behavior, everyday cleanliness, human vows, and marriage rites.
Navadurga dance procession informs people about food and drink in everyday life. On the basis of Parikar, a Dyo Bwakegu or offering is also shown. Fish, Eggs,Bara, Chatamari, Yomari, Soyabean, Samyebji, Meat Dishes, Beans-Grains, Curd, and more items are among the eighty-four dishes. Punch sacrifices include Ducks, Chickens, Calves, Goats,Piglets and Lambs. The primary sacrifice is chasing the pigs all the way to the Lekegu Jatra.
While accepting the offerings (Dyo Bwakegu) of this Navadurga deity for the good deeds of fasting and good marriage, it is believed that the children will be healthy, the work will be successful, and the family will be stable. It is believed that providing Navadurga valuable offerings (Curd, Chiura, Pancharangi thread, main character’s water, black Tika (Mohani)) can remove difficulties and make one healthy.
This procession is held in Kathmandu’s Pashupati, Tokha, Gokarna, Sankhu, Changu, Thimi, Sanga, Nala, Dhulikhel, Banepa, Khampu, and Panauti, in addition to Bhaktapur. It is critical to educate the next generation about this historic journey. It is vital for the involved bodies and people to pay attention in order to preserve the cultural event of historical value based on human life.
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