Popularly known as birthday of warrior God. Kumar, the hindu deity of war and one of the son of the Lord Shiva, is worshipped on his birthday as a mark of gratitude for fighting a battle with the demons and helping the gods regain their kingdom. The faithful celebrate Sithi Nakha by visiting Kumar's temple near Jaisidewal in southern part of Old Kathmandu. In Bhaktpur the image of goddess Bhagawati is carried in colorful procession through Durbar Square.