Precious Drops from Nepal's Fountain of Folk Music

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    • Jaatraas of Nepal
    • A jaatraa is usually an annual festival associated with a particular god or goddess. A ritual is performed in a temple dedicated to the deity. People of all ages, ethnicities, and religions come together to celebrate a local jaatraa. It is believed that a god may join in the festival by possessing one of the participants. The possessed person is usually taller than others and often wears a turban. Other participants may also entera trance state, and they are also believed to be possessed by a god. This is considered a sign that the god is happy with the jaatraa. A jaatraa typically includes a procession in which the image of the god or goddess is mounted on a chariot accompanied by musicians and other worshippers.
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SOUND LIST
1 Balambu Mahalakshmi Jaatraa
Performer: Unknown Date of Recording: 1998 Caste: Newar and others Collector: Ram Prasad Kadel
10'12" PLAY
2 Bishnu Devi Sat Gaunle Jaatraa
Performer: Unknown Date of Recording: 1998 Caste: Newar and others Collector: Ram Prasad Kade
10'07" PLAY
3 Taleju Bhawani Jaatraa
Performer: Unknown Caste: Jyapu, Newar Collector: Ram Prasad Kadel
07'54" PLAY
4 Tika Bhairab Jaatraa
Performer: Unknown Date of Recording: 1998 Caste: Tamang, Brahmin, Chhetri Collector: Om Bhandari
13'44" PLAY
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