President Ramchandra Paudel has observed the ceremony organized by the Nepali Army at Tundikhel on Saturday on the occasion of Ghodejatra 2081.

In the ceremony, Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Speaker Devraj Ghimire, National Assembly Speaker Narayan Dahal, Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut,  Deputy Prime Minister, Minister, head and representative of diplomatic missions in Nepal and other high-ranking officials participated.

On that occasion, President Paudel observed the equestrianism performed by the Nepali Army. Horse racing, horse jumping and other interesting arts were performed in the ceremony. Glimpses of horse-drawn goods transportation, means of travel, agriculture, hunting, fighting, festivals and games were also shown in the program. On that occasion, various arts were also performed by dogs. President Paudel awarded the best performance.

Every year on Chaitra Krishna Aunsi Tithi, the traditional horse-riding festival is celebrated in Kathmandu Valley with various programs. According to the legend, Gurumapa, a demon living in a tree in the east-south direction of Tundikhel, was eating the children of the city, but the affected locals killed it by various means, but the fear of its ghost waking up again and harming the children remained. For this reason, every year on the day of Chaitra Krishna Aunsi, the spirit of Gurumapa is trampled on by a horse.  Also, food is also given to Gurumapa at the foot of the same tree tonight so that there is no danger to any children in the city.