Gai Jatra, is a festival celebrated in Nepal, mainly in Kathmandu valley by the Newar community. The festival is generally celebrated in the month of Bhadra. The date is set according to the lunar Nepa and falls on the first day of the dark fortnight of the month of Gunla.

Date: First day of Pratipada of the month of Bhadra month of the Lunar

Also called: Sa: Paru

What is Lakhe in Nepal?

The Lakhe tradition is found in the Kathmandu Valley and other Newar settlements throughout Nepal. Lakhes are said to be demons who used to live in the forests and later became protectors to the townspeople. A female Lakhe is known as Lasin ( 𑐮𑐳𑐶𑑄‎).

What is the story of Lakhe ?

The myth surrounding Lakhe (or Majipa Lakhe) has many variations but all revolve around the following plot:

A town called Majipa is haunted by flesh-eating demons (in Newari the word “Lakhe” denotes carnivorous demons). One Lakhe falls in love with a young girl in town and starts visiting the girl in human guise. But when he is captured, instead of punishing him, the king of Majipa offers him impunity and life with his lover if he promises to give up his carnivorous appetite and protect the children of Majipa.

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