Bhaktapur's Famous Bisket Jatra Concludes Peacefully After Nine-Day Celebration

Bhaktapur. All stakeholders have agreed to conclude the famous Bisket (Biska:) Jatra of Bhaktapur, which lasts for eight nights and nine days, peacefully.

A meeting held today under the chairmanship of Sunil Prajapati, Mayor of Bhaktapur Municipality, decided to conduct the renowned Bisket Jatra in a civilized, grand, and peaceful manner. Stakeholder bodies including the District Administration Office, Guthi Sansthan, and Bhaktapur Municipality agreed on the decision in the meeting.

Chief District Officer Umesh Kumar Dhakal stated that everyone must play a supportive role from their respective areas to ensure the common historical Biska Jatra is completed peacefully.

Ananda Karmacharya, Chief of Guthi Sansthan Bhaktapur, provided an update on the preparations for the Bisket Jatra, informing that the construction of the chariots for Bhairab and Bhadrakali is ongoing, the contract for the pulling ropes and sacrificial goats has been awarded, and the Jatra is estimated to cost around 30 lakh rupees.

It was informed that the Jatra will begin on Chaitra 27 and conclude on Baisakh 5.

 

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