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The
Nepalese follow the calendar system known as the Bikram Era or Bikram
Sambat. The Nava Varsha marks the first day of the first month of
the new year and is observed as an official holiday in Nepal.
In the place
called Bhaktapur which is fifteen kilometres from Kathmandu ( the
capital city), the ‘Festival of Bisket' is celebrated in this day.
During this festival a tall wooden post is erected in one of the
main squares of the area to commemorate the great battle of Mahabharata
and symbolize the victory. After two days, images of the god Bhairav
and his female counterpart Bhadra are enshrined in two large chariots
and pulled through crowds of cheering onlookers. As the chariot
reaches the open square, there is a tug-of-war between the inhabitants
of the upper and lower parts of the town. The winners of this event
are supposed to enjoy good fortune in the coming year. The festival
continues with several days of dancing and worship in the temples.
On this occasion, the ancient town of Thimi in kathmandu Valley,
also holds special traditional festivals.
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