Date: April 14, 2009 (the festival starts from 4 days earlier and continues for another 4 days as well)
Venue: Bhaktapur

Public holiday is given on this day.

A five day long Bisket Jatra starts from this day in Bhaktapur. During the festival, a chariot procession is held in Bhaktapur and images of Ganesh, Lakshmi and Mahakali are carried around town. For more photos about the festival, visit this link.

pulling chariot in Bhaktapur - Photo coutesy: ekantipur.com

tongue piercing during bisket jatra in Bhaktapur Photo Courtesy: Nepalnews.com

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