There is a traditional belief that that the clamor of horses' hooves on Ghode Jatra keeps the spirit of the demon 'Tundi' at bay.

A special function was organised in Tundikhel today which was attended by President Ram Baran Yadav, Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, Vice President Parmanandha Jha, Officiating Chief Justice Damodhar Sharma, ministers, representatives of different constitutional bodies, among other dignitaries.

Cavalry, horse racing, acrobatics performance of horses and other activities were performed by Nepal Army personnel to mark the annual festival.

The government has been announcing public holiday on the day to mark the festival.

Every year on the new moon day in the Nepali month of Chaitra, the Nepal Army celebrates the festival with a great gusto in the presence of the president, the prime minister, ministers, top government officials and international diplomats.