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Rato Machhindranath Jatra


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Rato Machhindranath Jatra. Web learn about the history, significance and rituals of the longest chariot festival in nepal, dedicated to the rain god avalokiteśvara. See the story of the bhoto.

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See the story of the bhoto. Each year, the people of lalitpur pay homage to this ancient legend, crafting a majestic chariot to carry the idol of rato matsyendranath through the winding. Held right before the monsoon season every year, this jatra is believed to bring rain and prosperity to the valley.

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Rato Machhindranath Jatra, Nepal Stock Photo Alamy

Newars celebrate the chariot festival of a beloved deity, in patan around the time of the nepali new year. The festival features a massive chariot procession, feasts, music, and dances, but also carries some risks and uncertainties. See the story of the bhoto. Web in gratitude and jubilation, king narendra deva inaugurated the rato matsyendranath jatra, a grand procession that would become a cherished tradition in the annals of nepalese history.

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