Click image to zoom
Rato Macchindranath: Pulled To The Last Spot, Nepal's Longest Chariot Festival Will Soon Be Over
Nepali devotees pull the chariot of Lord Rato Macchindranath, known as Nepal's red god, to its final destination for the year in Lalitpur, Nepal, on June 17, 2026. The 32-foot-tall chariot is brought to Jawalakhel, where it will be dismantled after the Bhoto Jatra procession. The Rato Macchindranath Chariot Festival, which spans weeks and is influenced by astrology, begins between late April and early June. According to the lunar calendar, it starts on the 4th day of the bright fortnight of Bachhala, the seventh month in the lunar Nepal Sambat calendar, although this year it did not align with the usual timing. The festival, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal, lasting for months based on astronomical calculations. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #13843922 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
Related Keywords
Rights-Managed (RM) · Single Editorial Use
License This Image
Configure usage rights. Price adjusts in real time.
One license covers one publication within the parameters you select. Each additional publication (e.g. separate articles, posts, issues) requires its own license. License terms ›
Need custom or commercial rights?
Contact Sales
· [email protected]
2026 NurPhoto. All rights reserved.
This image is the property of NurPhoto and is protected under international copyright laws.
Similar Photos
View All
