Gorkha, Oct. 10 -- The sacred Phulpati, an assortment of auspicious flowers, leaves, and plants for the Dashain festival, has been ceremoniously sent from the Kalika Temple at Gorkha Durbar to Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Kathmandu. The Phulpati was officially dispatched on Thursday, following traditional rituals.

Lok Prasad Bhattarai, a former employee of Gorkha Durbar and a priest of Dhungagadhe Bhagwati, carried the Phulpati to Kathmandu in a Ba 2 Jha 2128 vehicle. The departure from Gorkha was marked by traditional music, a decorated Phulpati palanquin, and joyous celebrations.

The Phulpati from Gorkha Durbar is believed to increase the grandeur of Dashain in Kathmandu upon its arrival at Hanuman Dhoka, signaling the formal commencement ...