Indra Jatra, one of the major festivals of the Kathmandu, begins from today

One of the biggest festivals celebrated in Kathmandu valley Indra Jatra began with the erection of a lingo (sacred wooden pole) at Hanumandhoka premises in Basantapur Darbar Square on Sunday morning.

Lingo was erected at the auspicious time of 8:36 am amid the gathering of devotees.