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Rato Macchindranath Idol Undergoes Painting Ahead Of Procession

The idol of Rato Macchindranath is being painted and given a fresher look in Macchindrabahal, Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 3, 2024. The chariot procession of Rato Macchendranath, also known as ''Bunga Dyah'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal and runs for months, depending largely on astronomical observations. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#11205678
Date Taken	3 May 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2025 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

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