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Daya Lyagu festival [in pictures]
People from Newar community observed the annual chariot festival, locally known as ‘Daya Lyagu’, in Ason, Kathmandu, on Tuesday.![Daya Lyagu festival [in pictures]](https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2017/miscellaneous/Pahan_Chahre_Festival_Ason_Prakash_280317_MG_1575_1-28032017074628.jpg&w=900&height=601)
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Published at : March 28, 2017
Updated at : March 29, 2017 08:06
Kathmandu
People from Newar community observed the annual chariot festival, locally known as ‘Daya Lyagu’, in Ason, Kathmandu, on Tuesday.
According to myths, the festival marks the victory of Goddess Durga over a demon who used to kill and devour on local children in ancient days.
Photos: Prakash Chandra Timilsena
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