Bhaktapur kicks off Biska Jatra festivities to welcome Nepali New Year with traditional music and dance
Summary
Bhaktapur begins the nine-day Biska Jatra festival with traditional Newa music and dance to celebrate the Nepali New Year, featuring the chariot procession of Lord Bhairab at the Nyatapola temple.
Key Points
- Bhaktapur has started early celebrations of the Nepali New Year with traditional music and dance performances.
- Biska Jatra is a nine-day festival marked by the chariot procession of Lord Bhairab at the Nyatapola temple.
- The event is deeply rooted in Newa culture and features the traditional Dhime drum and Newa attire.
- Biska Jatra commemorates a local myth and is one of the major religious festivals in Kathmandu Valley, originating from the Malla Dynasty.
