The celebration of Biska Jatra, one of the popular religious festivals celebrated in Kathmandu Valley
They celebrate this festival of cultural and historical importance for nine days and eight nights.
The festival begins with the pulling of the chariot of Bhaila Kha: (Bhairavnath) from the Nyatapola (five-storey) temple in Taumadhi
Afterwards, they will push and pull the three-storey chariot made of wood in the pagoda style around the settlements, carrying the statues of Bhairavnath and Betal.
They observe the cultural and historical festival, Biska, in Bhaktapur, and it formally began today.
Devotees have flocked at Taumadhi to pay homage to the deity Bhairav since the morning marking the commencement of the festival.
After concluding the worship to Bhairav, they will begin the chariot procession of the Bhairav, according to legend.
Biska Jatra
The Biska festival commenced with the towing of the Chariot of Bhairav after performing all the associated customary rituals.
Afterwards, they install the idols of Bhairav and Betal, along with the sword and flag brought from Hanumandhoka in Kathmandu, in the chariot.
The chariot is pulled in a procession from local Taumadhi to Gahiti.
They observe the festival in a grand way for eight nights and nine days. And celebrating various rituals such as the Sindur Jatra and the tongue-piercing ceremony.
all necessary preparations are in place to prevent any untoward incidents during the festival and conclude it peacefully. Chief District Officer Khagendra Prasad Rijal said in a meeting.
Around 700 security personnel mobilized for the festival, according to Superintendent of Police Prajit KC of Police Range Bhaktapur.