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Bhaktapur Durbar Square gears up for Bisket Jatra celebrations (with photos)



KATHMANDU: Vibrant preparations are underway at Bhaktapur Durbar Square as the renowned Bisket Jatra approaches.

The festival, steeped in cultural and historical significance, spans nine days and eight nights, marking a joyous occasion for locals and visitors alike.

Kicking off the festivities is the ceremonial pulling of the chariot of Bhaila Kha (Bhairavnath) from the Panchtalle (five-storey) temple in Taumadhi.

The three-storey wooden chariot, crafted in the pagoda style, will traverse the upper and lower tole (settlements) adorned with statues of Bhairavnath and Betal.

Here, we present images captured by Khabarhub photojournalist Chirayu Shakya, offering a glimpse into the vibrant preparations for the Bisket Jatra celebration:

Publish Date : 31 March 2024 12:06 PM

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