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Bisket Jatra In Nepal

Devotees sing hymns and play instrumentals before the formal start of Biska Jatra on April 10, 2025. As one of the popular religious festivals of the Kathmandu Valley, the festival starts with the ascension of Lord Bhairab onto a chariot built in front of the Nayatapola temple, the tallest temple in Nepal. The three-storey chariot, made of wood in the pagoda style, is pushed and pulled around the settlements with the statues of Bhairavnath and Betal as part of this festival. Two groups of locals struggle to pull the chariot to either side amid a show of strength, a tradition followed for ages. This festival of cultural and historical importance is celebrated for nine days and eight nights. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12249004
Date Taken	10 April 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Biska Jatra Kathmandu Valley religious festival Lord Bhairab chariot Nayatapola temple tallest temple Nepal three-storey chariot wood pagoda style settlements statues Bhairavnath Betal festival locals show of strength cultural importance historical importance nine days eight nights hymns instrumentals formal start 10th April 2025 Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto ascension struggle pull push celebration traditions rituals.