BHAKTAPUR, April 14 : The ceremonial pole (Lyo Sin Dyo) of Bhaktapur’s Biska Jatra was finally erected on Monday afternoon after an unsuccessful attempt the previous night.
According to festival organizers, the 55-haath-long wooden pole was raised at around 1:15 pm, though traditionally, it should be erected on the last day of the year. This year, however, the pole could not be raised on time and was set up a day later.
Biska Jatra begins in Bhaktapur
Hundreds of youths had gathered since Sunday evening to erect the towering pole, which requires hours of coordinated effort using ropes. The delay marked a rare occasion in recent years when the ritual was not completed on the scheduled day.
Despite the delay, the successful raising of the pole brought joy to the festival site. As per tradition, the pole is to be brought down again later this evening.
Festival-goers and locals welcomed the moment with celebration, marking the continuation of centuries-old customs associated with Biska Jatra.