Editorial photo #13497840 Religion and Belief
Seto Machindranath Festival In Kathmandu, Nepal.
The idol of Seto Machindranath is placed on the first storey of the chariot during the Seto Machindranath chariot festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 26, 2026. The Seto Machindranath Festival, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, is a significant religious celebration in Kathmandu. It is dedicated to Seto Machindranath, a revered figure worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists as a god of compassion and rain. Devotees from the Newar community pull the chariot through the old city areas, including places like Asan Bazaar and Hanuman Dhoka. The journey lasts several days, accompanied by traditional music, rituals, and large crowds of devotees seeking blessings. (Photo by Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto)
