Foreign Minister Khanal Performs Worship at Manmaiju Temple

Kathmandu, 20 Chaitra — Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal visited Manmaiju Temple this morning and offered prayers. Minister Khanal arrived at the temple located in Tarkeghat Municipality-9 and performed his worship after joining the queue along with other devotees.

Manmaiju Bazaar holds significant historical, religious, and archaeological importance and is home to the Newar community’s todo settlement. A traditional festival lasting five days is celebrated starting from the full moon day of Chaitra Shukla. According to local social worker Indraman Maharjan, the festival includes erecting a linggo pole on the first day, offering Marja on the second, Sindur Jatra on the third day, a rest day with relatives being fed on the fourth, and concluding on the fifth day with another Sindur Jatra, deity immersion, and dismantling of the linggo pole.