Trishul Jatra festival observed
The Trishul Jatra chariot is toured throughout the ancient city with children carried between the spikes of Trishul, the weapon of Lord Shiva. It is one of the oldest festivals of Newar community.
THT Photojournalist Skanda Gautam captures some moments of the festival.
Children maintain balance on the tip of a prong implanted in a chariot procession to commemorate the Trishul Jatra festival at Jayabageshwori in Kathmandu, on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Photo: Skanda Gautam l