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Display Of The Jewel-Studded Bhoto During Bhoto Jatra In Lalitpur
The black jewel-studded Bhoto is displayed from the chariot to the public during the Bhoto Jatra festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, on June 20, 2026. Bhoto Jatra is the grand concluding ceremony of the Rato Machhindranath festival in Lalitpur, Nepal. During the event, a black jewel-studded vest known as the Bhoto is displayed from a chariot before a large crowd. The tradition commemorates an ancient legend and celebrates Nepal's cultural heritage. (Photo by Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto)