Thousands Gather in Bhaktapur to Celebrate Traditional Bisket Jatra
Summary
Thousands gathered in Bhaktapur to celebrate the traditional Bisket Jatra with chariot processions, temple rituals, and cultural festivities centered around the ceremonial pole and deities.
Key Points
- Thousands from various districts gathered in Bhaktapur to witness the Bisket Jatra festival centered on the ceremonial pole (lingo).
- Devotees flocked to the Charkhandi Mahadev Temple, where bathing in the temple pond is believed to cure ailments and bring success.
- Chariot processions and rituals took place at multiple temples including Gupteshwor Mahadev, Chhuma Ganesh, and Balkumari temples in Bhaktapur and surrounding areas.
- The Chanhesiya night festival and Bishnu Bir and Siddhikali Jatra in Thimi involved traditional music, deity processions, and ceremonial rites concluding early in the morning.
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