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Nepalese woman pulling the chariot of Rato Machindranath 'God of Rain'

Nepalese Female devotees pulling the chariot of the Rato Machindranath from Lagankhel to Thati tole on Saturday, April 28, 2018. As per time honored tradition, the chariot is pulled exclusively by women. This part of the chariot procession is known as Yakah Misaya Bhujya. 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	#2641531
Date Taken	28 April 2018
Location	N/A
Photographer	Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto

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