Janko ceremony, a newar ritual where elders who have passed the age of 77 years and 7 months are celebrated as they are considered no longer mortals, but Gods. They are made to fly by being carried in...

Janko ceremony, a newar ritual where elders who have passed the age of 77 years and 7 months are celebrated as they are considered no longer mortals, but Gods. They are made to fly by being carried in palanquins decorated with winged horses. The first janko is at 77 years, 7 months and 7 days; second at 83 years, 4 months and 4 days; third at 88 years, 8 months, 8 days; fourth at 99 years, 9 months 9 days; and fifth at 105 years 8 months and 8 days. This powerful and auspicious occasion represents the transformation from human to god.