Pachali Bhairav Jatra

Pachali Bhairav jatra, therefore, is Lord Bhairav’s procession which in Pachali with a big celebration and feast. The Jyapu group usually observes Pachali Bhairav Jatra. The Jatra is usually held during the Dashain festival in 4th or 5th day. In the memory of Pachali Bhairava, various deities are borne in procession to Teku. A “Kalash” or a holy water vessel carrying Bhairav’s face is taken to Pachali Bhairav shrine the night before the special day, people worship him with prayers, ceremonies and meat offers, and Jaad and Raksi(local Nepali liquor). Throughout the Newari community and all over Nepal, there is a practice of giving wine and liquor to Gods.