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Bisket Jatra: The festival amid pandemic


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2021 Apr 11, 5:55, Bhaktapur
Chariot of Lord Bhairav is driven in Bisket Jatra, in alleys of Bhaktapur, on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Photo: Sarbesh Dhungana

Bisket jatra, also known as Biska or Bi Syaku is celebrated reminiscing the ancient tale, 'The death of serpent'. 

The first day of Bisket is celebrated with the chariot pulling competition between the upper and lower denizens of Bhaktapur. 

People gather to watch Bisket Jatra, in Bhaktapur on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Photo: Sarbesh Dhungana
People gather to watch Bisket Jatra, in Bhaktapur on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Photo: Sarbesh Dhungana
People gather to watch Bisket Jatra, in Bhaktapur on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Photo: Sarbesh Dhungana
People gather to watch Bisket Jatra, in Bhaktapur on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Photo: Sarbesh Dhungana
People playing traditional instruments in Bisket Jatra, in Bhaktapur on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Photo: Sarbesh Dhungana
People playing traditional instruments in Bisket Jatra, in Bhaktapur on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Photo: Sarbesh Dhungana
A boy making his way around the fence, to get a glimpse of the chariot of Bisket Jatra, in Bhaktapur on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Photo: Sarbesh Dhungana
A boy making his way around the fence, to get a glimpse of the chariot of Bisket Jatra, in Bhaktapur on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Photo: Sarbesh Dhungana
Young boys making their way around the tree, to get a glimpse of the chariot of Bisket Jatra, in Bhaktapur on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Photo: Sarbesh Dhungana
Young boys making their way around the tree, to get a glimpse of the chariot of Bisket Jatra, in Bhaktapur on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Photo: Sarbesh Dhungana

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