The information below is an excerpt from the traditional Newari age-based ceremony, written by Prof. Dr. Sundar Krishna Joshi.
The bidhi, or the way of procession, may vary among Bajrayana or Mahayana practitioners, or as per the gubhajus assigned.
Reference:
Janku is a traditional age-based ceremony and a popular tradition among the Newars of Nepal.
| Janku Age Table | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 1st Janku | 77 years | 7 months | 7 days | Bhimratharohan |
| The 2nd Janku | 83 years | 4 months | 4 days | Chandra Ratharohan |
| The 3rd Janku | 88 years | 8 months | 8 days | Devrathrohan |
| The 4th Janku | 99 years | 9 months | 9 days | Dibyarathrohan |
| The 5th Janku | 108 years | 10 months | - | Mahadibyaratharohan |
The bidhi, or the way of procession, may vary among Bajrayana or Mahayana practitioners, or as per the gubhajus assigned.
However, I have witnessed the Jya: Janku (ज्या:जंकु) as a 4-day event.
- Day 1: Chhoyela Bu (छोएला बु)
- Day 2: Dhu:sa (धु:स)
- Day 3: Kiran Dhya Swoyegu (किरण:ध स्वयगु )
- Day 4: Purnaa Main Event (पूर्णा)
Reference:
- Joshi Sundar Krishna (Prof. Dr.), "Jyaa: Janku", Chapter 1.2, Pg. 11.
