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'Rain of God' Festival - First Day
Nepalese Devotees offering ritual prayer during Chariot pulling festival of Rato Machindranath 'God of Rain' on first day at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Rato Machindranath Festival is the longest festival of Nepal, Rato Machindranath is also said as the 'god of rain' and both Hindus and Buddhists worship the Machindranath in hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice plantation season. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #2624333 |
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| Photographer | Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto |
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