In the context of the Biska Jatra, the Jibro Chedne Jatra (Tongue-Piercing Festival) celebrated in Bode, Bhaktapur, is one of Nepal’s most unique, daring, and historic festivals. It begins on the last day of the month of Chaitra and is observed on the 2nd of Baisakh each year.
The festival begins with the raising of a ceremonial pole (lingo) in front of the Mahalaxmi Temple. Then, on the 2nd of Baisakh, a man who has undertaken a special vow pierces his tongue with a one-foot-long iron needle in the courtyard of the Mahalaxmi Temple and walks around the temple.
