Birendra Bhakta Gaju Shrestha of Madhyapurthimi-4 have pierced his tongue for the second time, on the occasion of ‘Yenya Punhiya Mey Pwa: Khanegu Jatra’ (tongue piercing festival on the occasion of Indrajatra) at Diguli village of Madhyapurthimi, Bhaktapur on Saturday. Shrestha had pierced his tongue for the first time on 2074BS.
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| Tongue piercing festival Bhaktapur |
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| Tongue piercing festival Bhaktapur |
According to the myth, it is believed that Thimi area of Bhaktapur was haunted by ghosts and evil spirits. To get rid of these ghosts and spirits, a tantrik (holy man) performed various rituals to impress Goddess Balkumari.
He also pierced his tongue to show his courage. Since then, every year, local residents of Thimi have a tradition of piercing their tongues every year to drive away the evil spirits.
PC: Amit Machamasi
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