Chariot construction for Biska: Jatra in final stage (Photo Feature)

Bhaktapur: The construction of Sri Bhairavnath’s chariot for ‘Biska: Jatra’ is in the final stage.

The 1500-year-old historical and cultural festival ‘Biska: Jatra’ festival is celebrated in the ancient city; Bhaktapur. This festival is one of the oldest traditional cultural festivals of Bhaktapur. It is celebrated for 8 nights and 9 days.

Likewise, local craftsmen are busy in the construction of the 35-foot-high three-storied chariot of Sri Bhairavnath as per tantric method. The chariot is a fully wooden pagoda-style structure.

The pulling of the chariot from both sides commences the festival. The unique chariot pulling is another attraction of Bhaktapur.

Six ropes are tied on one side, and four are in the other side. Thousands of people gather to pull the chariot.

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The construction of Shree Bhadra Kali chariot is also in the final stage.

This historic jatra began during the Licchavi period. The festival starts 4 days, before the start of the New Year Bikram Sambat. The festival begins by pulling the chariot of Sri Bhairavnath and Sri Bhadrakali.

The festival, also known as Bisket Jatra, begins on April 10 (Chaitra 28) this year.

(Glimpses of Chariot construction for Biska: Jatra)

(Photos: Saroj Basnet)

Nepali version of the photo feature