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Nepal Observes Centuries Old Bhoto Jatra Festival

The jewel-studded ''Bhoto'' or vest is being displayed to the public for the rightful owner to claim it during the Bhoto Jatra procession in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur District, on August 4, 2024. The 'Bhoto' or jewel-studded vest is being shown to the public on the last day of Rato Machhindranath Jatra, symbolizing the end of the longest Jatra and the start of the festivities. This tradition, which has been followed for a long time, has seen the Bhoto remain unclaimed since then. The Bhoto, displayed annually at Jawalakhel in Lalitpur, has pearls and jewels attached to it. The jewel-studded vest is being packed and kept inside a cloth pouch for a year and opened only in the presence of the State head on a particular day fixed by the priests when the Rato Machhindranath Jatra commences. The showing of the vest on that particular day is demonstrating it to be safe with the state, inviting the owner of the vest to come and claim it. This practice, which has run for a long time now, is becoming an integral part of the month-long festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11454739
Date Taken	4 August 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Bhoto jewel studded vest Bhoto Jatra procession Jawalakhel Lalitpur District Rato Machhindranath Jatra festivities tradition unclaimed pearls jewels cloth pouch State head priests commences safe owner claim practice integral part month-long festival 4th August 2024 public display rightful owner longest Jatra annual event Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto cultural heritage Nepal festival.