Tradition of tongue-piercing

April 12, 2019 18:52 pm

Buddha Krishna Baag Shrestha pierces his tongue every year on the jatra held annually at Khasi Tole, Bodey, Bhaktapur. Shrestha first pierced his tongue in 2005. However, it was in 2008 when he started doing it on a yearly basis.

BHAKTAPUR, April 15: Buddha Krishna Bagha Shrestha has pierced his tongue for the consecutive sixth time in front of a huge crowd of participants observing Bisket Jatra at Bode in Madhyapur Thimi Municipality on Sunday.

BHAKTAPUR, April 15:  Buddha Krishna Bag has pierced his tongue in front of huge crowd of participants locals observing Bisketjatra at Bode in Madhyapur Thimi Municipality on Saturday.