Yalambar

In Nepal, Kirati king [[Barbarik|Yalambar]], is believed to be the [[Barbarik]] of the Mahabharata, son of [[Ghatotkacha|Ghatotkach]] and grandest son of [[Bhima|Bheem]]. [[Barbarika|Barbarik]] had the dubious honor of being slain in the [[Mahabharata war|battle of the Mahabharata]], in which gods and mortals fought alongside each other. Legend credits him with meeting [[Indra]], the lord of heaven, who ventured into the Valley in human guise. It is said that during the battle of Mahabharata, Barbarik went to witness the battle with a vow to take the side of the losing party. Lord Krishna, knowing the vow of Barbarik and his strength of three arrows, thought that the war would end with only one survival and that is Barbarik himself by killing warriors of both sides. So, by a clever stroke of diplomacy, Lord [[Krishna]] cut off Barbarik's head. So, in his honor [[Indrajatra]] is celebrated and his head is worshipped as the god [[Akash Bhairav]].Harekrishna Organization {{cite web | url=http://www.harekrsna.com/sun/features/02-13/features2739.htm| title=Mahabharat Period | access-date= January 26, 2017}} Barbarik is also known as [[Khatushyam]] and [[Baliyadev]] in [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gujarat]] respectively.

In Nepal, Kirati king [[Barbarik|Yalambar]], is believed to be the [[Barbarik]] of the Mahabharata, son of [[Ghatotkacha|Ghatotkach]] and grandest son of [[Bhima|Bheem]]. [[Barbarika|Barbarik]] had the dubious honor of being slain in the [[Mahabharata war|battle of the Mahabharata]], in which gods and mortals fought alongside each other. Legend credits him with meeting [[Indra]], the lord of heaven, who ventured into the Valley in human guise. It is said that during the battle of Mahabharata, Barbarik went to witness the battle with a vow to take the side of the losing party. Lord Krishna, knowing the vow of Barbarik and his strength of three arrows, thought that the war would end with only one survival and that is Barbarik himself by killing warriors of both sides. So, by a clever stroke of diplomacy, Lord [[Krishna]] cut off Barbarik's head. So, in his honor [[Indrajatra]] is celebrated and his head is worshipped as the god [[Akash Bhairav]].Harekrishna Organization {{cite web | url=http://www.harekrsna.com/sun/features/02-13/features2739.htm| title=Mahabharat Period | access-date= January 26, 2017}} Barbarik is also known as [[Khatushyam]] and [[Baliyadev]] in [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gujarat]] respectively.

The present-day Newars, who are the descendants of [[Kirati people|Kirat]] people of pre-history and also the earliest inhabitants and settlers of Kathmandu valley, celebrate [[Indra Jatra|Yenya]] or [[Indra Jatra|Indrajatra]] in Kathmandu. Certain caste groups among the Newars are the caregivers for [[Akash Bhairav|Aakash Bhairava]] temple in Indrachowk, the heart of Kathmandu.

The present-day Rai,who are the descendants of [[Kirati people|Kirat]] people of pre-history and also the earliest inhabitants and settlers of Kathmandu valley, celebrate [[Indra Jatra|Yenya]] or [[Indra Jatra|Indrajatra]] in Kathmandu. Certain caste groups among the Newars are the caregivers for [[Akash Bhairav|Aakash Bhairava]] temple in Indrachowk, the heart of Kathmandu.

His dynasty was succeeded by [[Licchavi (kingdom)]]. His successors ruled Kathmandu valley for about 31 generations which lasted nearly 1225 years. A list of all 32 Kirat Kings is given in the below section.

His dynasty was succeeded by [[Licchavi (kingdom)]]. His successors ruled Kathmandu valley for about 31 generations which lasted nearly 1225 years. A list of all 32 Kirat Kings is given in the below section.