Biscuit Jatra in Bhaktapur from today, will last for 9 days
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Media Baaji
- Fri, 10 April 2026
Kathmandu. The famous Biscuit Biska Jatra, which is celebrated in Bhaktapur for nine days and eight nights, is starting from today. This Jatra starts four days before the Nepali New Year i.e. 1st of Baisakh by pulling the chariot of Bhairav and Bhadrakali and ends on 5th of Baisakh. Bhaktapur's cultural and historical significance is Bisca: Jatra is believed to have started from Lichchavikal. The Jatra begins by pulling the chariots of Bhairav and Bhadrakali in front of the Panchtale temple in Taumarhi.
During the Jatra, various religious and cultural activities are conducted for nine days. Necessary arrangements have been made for security throughout this period.
On the first day, there is a tradition that the residents of Thane and Thane pull the ropes to take the Bhailak from the courtyard of the five-story temple to their respective villages. This is considered to be one of the main attractions of the Jatra.
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