Unique Tradition in Bisket Jatra

A part of Bisket Jatra. In the second last day of the Bisket Jatra people of Madhyapur Thimi bring Khats(Chariot) with images of different gods to Balkumari and offer animal sacrifices and the most interesting and unique festival is celebrated then..

Yomaris (Newari rice cake prepared especially during New Year) are thrown from homes towards the Balkumari temple, while the noisy, energetic, and cheerful crowd tries to catch it. According to a local belief, a son will be born to anyone who catches a yomari.