The Indrayani-Temple can be reached via the old town gate at the north-west edge of Kirtipur. The colorful Indrayani Jatra celebrated in Kirtipur 6 km to the southwest of Kathmandu, is designed to propitiate Indrayani Jatra, one of the Ajimas (mother Goddesses) who protect the valley. The three-day festival happens around Indrayani's two shrines, one in the town center and the other outside the ancient township. The first day sees a procession with musical bands in which the deity's image is carried on a kept here for the town center to the second shrine. It is kept here for the next two days so that the faithful can pay homage. On the third day, the goddess is carried back to the main shrine accompanied by the palanquin of Ganesh, the god of good fortune. The Indrayani Jatra is one of the most important festivals held in Kirtipur.
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