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Rato Machhindranath Chariot Procession Begins In Nepal

Nepali Hindu and Buddhist devotees are gathering around the chariot of Lord Rato Machhindranath, paying their respects before the formal start of the chariot procession in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 11, 2024. Known as Nepal's ''Red God,'' Rato Machhindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, is being honored with a 32-foot-tall towering chariot that is set to tour around the city for weeks. The chariot procession of Rato Machhindranath, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, which means the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest festival in Nepal. Its duration extends for months and is largely dependent on astronomical calculations. The Newar community is constructing the 32-foot towering chariot of Rato Machhindranath annually, using wooden beams and precise adjustments to the shrine sanctum without using a single nail. It takes the community about a week to build it, and it is given a final touch-up with decorations before Lord Machhindranath is enshrined in the chariot. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#11228396
Date Taken	11 May 2024
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Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

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