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Priest Giving Final Touch Paint On Statue Of Idol Rato Machindranath In Nepal

A priest applies the final touch of paint to the statue of the idol Rato Machindranath, known as the 'God of Rain,' at Machindra Bahal in Laltipur, Nepal, on April 23, 2025. The Rato Machindranath Festival is the longest festival in Nepal. Rato Machindranath is also referred to as the 'God of Rain,' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machindranath in the hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice planting season. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#12294985
Date Taken	23 April 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto
Category	Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto

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