Ghode Jatra (the horse parade), celebrated
during Chaitra (March- April), is another festival that unites all the people
of the valley.
Though there is no religious background for
the parade, it is believed that a demon spirit was buried under Tundikhel and
the horse parade ensures that it does not return from the burial site.
Newars from the valley involve in gatherings or parties during this festival.
The festival is marked by various parades,
athletics, acrobats etc. performed by the Nepalese army in Tundikhel which a
number of high ranking officials of the country attend.
Bhadrakali, Kankeswari, and Bhairav are
deities worshipped during the day.