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Rato Machhindranath Chariot Procession Begins In Nepal

Nepali devotees are pulling the chariot of Lord Rato Machhindranath through the city square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 11, 2024. Known as Nepal's ''Red God,'' Rato Machhindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, is being carried on a 32-foot-tall towering chariot that is set to tour around the city for weeks. The chariot procession, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, which means the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest festival in Nepal and can last for months, depending on astronomical calculations. The Newar community constructs the 32-foot towering chariot of Rato Machhindranath annually, using wooden beams and precise adjustments to the shrine's sanctum without using a single nail. It takes the community about a week to build the chariot, which is then given a final touch-up with decorations before Lord Machhindranath is enshrined in it. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #11228403
Date taken: 11 May 2024
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Photographer: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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