"Macchindrabahal"

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9 May 2024

A Nepali devotee is distributing water on the premises of Machhindrabahal in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 9, 2024. The ''Red God'' of Nepal, commonly known as Rato Machhindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, is being celebrated as his 32-foot-tall towering chariot is prepared to tour around the city in a procession that lasts for weeks. The chariot procession of Rato Machhindranath, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest festival in Nepal. Its duration extends for months, depending largely on astronomical calculations. The 32-foot towering chariot of Rato Machhindranath is constructed annually by the Newar community. They use wooden beams and make precise adjustments to the shrine sanctum without using a single nail. It takes the community about a week to build the chariot, which is then given a final touch-up with decorations before the deity is placed in the chariot.

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#11222993

9 May 2024

A Nepali priest is distributing ''Prasad'' to devotees at Machhindrabahal ahead of the ascension of Lord Rato Machhindranath in the sky-scraping chariot in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 9, 2024. Nepal's ''Red God,'' commonly known as Rato Machhindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, is ascending over a 32-foot-tall sky-scraping chariot set to tour around the city for weeks. The chariot procession of Rato Machhindranath, also called ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal, which runs for months, depending widely on astronomy. A 32-foot sky-scraping chariot of Rato Machhindranath is constructed annually by the Newar community using wooden beams and thumped adjustments to the shrine sanctum without using a single nail. It takes about a week for the community to build it, and it is given a final touch-up with decorations before the enshrining of the lord in the chariot.

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#11222990

9 May 2024

A Nepali devotee is watching the procession before Lord Rato Machhindranath is taken from Machhindrabahal in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 9, 2024. Known as Nepal's ''Red God,'' Rato Machhindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, is being placed on a 32-foot-tall towering chariot, which is set to tour around the city for weeks. The chariot procession of Rato Machhindranath, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest festival in Nepal. Its duration extends for months, depending largely on astronomical observations. The 32-foot towering chariot of Rato Machhindranath is constructed annually by the Newar community using wooden beams and precise adjustments to the shrine's sanctum, all without using a single nail. It takes the community about a week to build it, and it is given a final touch-up with decorations before the deity is placed in the chariot.

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#11222991

9 May 2024

Nepali devotees are watching the procession before taking Lord Rato Machhindranath from Machhindrabahal in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 9, 2024. Known as Nepal's ''Red God,'' Rato Machhindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, is being placed on a 32-foot-tall towering chariot, which is set to tour around the city for weeks. The chariot procession of Rato Machhindranath, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest festival in Nepal. It runs for months, depending largely on astronomical calculations. The 32-foot towering chariot of Rato Machhindranath is constructed annually by the Newar community using wooden beams and precise adjustments to the shrine sanctum, all without using a single nail. It takes the community about a week to build, and it is being given a final touch-up with decorations before the deity is placed in the chariot.

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#11222992

9 May 2024

A Nepali devotee is offering incense sticks to Lord Rato Machhindranath at Machhindrabahal in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 9, 2024. Known as Nepal's ''Red God,'' Rato Machhindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, is being honored with a 32-foot-tall chariot that will tour around the city for weeks. The chariot procession of Rato Machhindranath, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, which means the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest festival in Nepal. Its duration varies widely, depending on astronomical calculations. The 32-foot-tall chariot is constructed annually by the Newar community, who use wooden beams and make precise adjustments to the shrine sanctum without using a single nail. It takes the community about a week to build the chariot, which is then given a final touch-up with decorations before Lord Machhindranath is enshrined in it.

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#11222994

9 May 2024

A Nepali priest is carrying the idol of a Buddhist deity from Machhindrabahal ahead of the ascension of Lord Rato Machhindranath in the sky-scraping chariot in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 9, 2024. Known as Nepal's ''Red God,'' Rato Machhindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, is being prepared to ascend over a 32-foot-tall chariot that is set to tour around the city for weeks. The chariot procession of Rato Machhindranath, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal and can last for months, depending largely on astronomical factors. The 32-foot sky-scraping chariot of Rato Machhindranath is constructed annually by the Newar community using wooden beams and precise adjustments to the shrine sanctum, all without using a single nail. It takes about a week for the community to build it, and it is given a final touch-up with decorations before the idol of the lord is placed in the chariot.

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#11222995

9 May 2024

The idol of Lord Rato Machhindranath, also known as the ''Red God,'' is being taken out from Machhindrabahal as the procession to place the idol in the towering chariot officially begins in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 9, 2024. Nepal's ''Red God,'' commonly known as Rato Machhindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, is being placed atop a 32-foot-tall chariot that is set to tour around the city for weeks. The chariot procession of Rato Machhendranath, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal and can last for months, depending largely on astronomical observations. A 32-foot-tall chariot for Rato Machhendranath is constructed annually by the Newar community using wooden beams and precise adjustments to the shrine sanctum, all without using a single nail. It takes the community about a week to build it, and it is given a final touch-up with decorations before the idol of the lord is placed in the chariot.

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#11222996

9 May 2024

The idol of Lord Rato Machhindranath, also known as the ''Red God,'' is being taken out from Machhindrabahal as the procession to place the idol in the towering chariot officially begins in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 9, 2024. Nepal's ''Red God,'' commonly known as Rato Machhindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, is being placed atop a 32-foot-tall chariot that is set to tour around the city for weeks. The chariot procession of Rato Machhendranath, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal and can last for months, depending largely on astronomical observations. A 32-foot-tall chariot for Rato Machhendranath is constructed annually by the Newar community using wooden beams and precise adjustments to the shrine sanctum, all without using a single nail. It takes the community about a week to build it, and it is given a final touch-up with decorations before the idol of the lord is placed in the chariot.

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9 May 2024

The idol of Lord Rato Machhindranath, also known as the ''Red God,'' is being taken out from Machhindrabahal as the procession to place the idol in the towering chariot officially begins in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 9, 2024. Nepal's ''Red God,'' commonly known as Rato Machhindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, is being placed atop a 32-foot-tall chariot that is set to tour around the city for weeks. The chariot procession of Rato Machhendranath, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal and can last for months, depending largely on astronomical observations. A 32-foot-tall chariot for Rato Machhendranath is constructed annually by the Newar community using wooden beams and precise adjustments to the shrine sanctum, all without using a single nail. It takes the community about a week to build it, and it is given a final touch-up with decorations before the idol of the lord is placed in the chariot.

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#11205677

3 May 2024

The idol of Rato Macchindranath is being painted and given a fresher look in Macchindrabahal, Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 3, 2024. The chariot procession of Rato Macchendranath, also known as ''Bunga Dyah'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal and runs for months, depending largely on astronomical observations.

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#11205678

3 May 2024

The idol of Rato Macchindranath is being painted and given a fresher look in Macchindrabahal, Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 3, 2024. The chariot procession of Rato Macchendranath, also known as ''Bunga Dyah'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal and runs for months, depending largely on astronomical observations.

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#11205694

3 May 2024

The idol of Rato Macchindranath is being painted and given a fresher look in Macchindrabahal, Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 3, 2024. The chariot procession of Rato Macchendranath, also known as ''Bunga Dyah'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal and runs for months, depending largely on astronomical observations.

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#11205679

3 May 2024

An artist is painting the idol of Rato Macchindranath, giving it a fresh look at Macchindrabahal in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 3, 2024. The chariot procession of Rato Macchendranath, also known as ''Bunga Dyah'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal and can last for months, depending largely on astronomical observations.

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#11205680

3 May 2024

An artist is painting the idol of Rato Macchindranath, giving it a fresh look at Macchindrabahal in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 3, 2024. The chariot procession of Rato Macchendranath, also known as ''Bunga Dyah'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal and can last for months, depending largely on astronomical observations.

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#11205681

3 May 2024

An artist is painting the idol of Rato Macchindranath, giving it a fresh look at Macchindrabahal in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 3, 2024. The chariot procession of Rato Macchendranath, also known as ''Bunga Dyah'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal and can last for months, depending largely on astronomical observations.

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#11205682

3 May 2024

An artist is painting the idol of Rato Macchindranath, giving it a fresh look at Macchindrabahal in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 3, 2024. The chariot procession of Rato Macchendranath, also known as ''Bunga Dyah'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal and can last for months, depending largely on astronomical observations.

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