With the advent of the spring season, the people of Bhaktapur begin preparations for the famous festival of Biska. It is the second major festival of this ancient city after the Dashain. The celebration lasts for eight nights and ten days. This year, the festival begins on April 10. A huge crowd gathers to celebrate the annual event, sometimes so large that it turns violent, occasionally resulting in the deaths of revellers. The administration m…
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