ILEA002579263: Chariot Procession Of Seto Macchindranath, Hindu God Of Rain And Harvest Starts In Nepal

Chariot Procession Of Seto Macchindranath, Hindu God Of Rain And Harvest Starts In Nepal

Mayor Balen Shah, dressed in a black robe and glasses, is distributing offerings from the chariot of Seto Machhindranath in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 16, 2024. The chariot procession, which honors the god of rain and is also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, involves pulling the towering chariot of Seto Machindranath from one place to another over the course of three days. Each day, when the chariot reaches its destination, a group of soldiers is firing their rifles into the air. According to legend, during the reign of Yakshya Malla, the King of Kantipur, people would bathe in a holy river and visit Swayambhunath, believed to grant the power to send souls to heaven after death. When Yamraj, the God of Death, learned of Swayambhunath's power and visited the temple, he was captured upon his return by King Yakshya Malla and his Guru, who demanded immortality. Unable to escape, Yamraj prayed to Arya Awalokiteshwor (Seto Machhindranath) for freedom. The god, appearing white and with half-closed eyes, emerged from t

Chariot Procession Of Seto Macchindranath, Hindu God Of Rain And Harvest Starts In Nepal

The idol of Lord Macchindranath is being carried to the chariot from Macchindrabahal to Jamal in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 16, 2024. The chariot procession, honoring the god of rain and also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, involves pulling a skyscraping chariot of Seto Machindranath from place to place over the course of three days. Each day, when the chariot reaches its destination, a group of soldiers is firing their rifles into the air. According to myth, during the regime of Yakshya Malla, the King of Kantipur, people would bathe in a holy river and visit Swayambhunath, which was believed to grant the power to send people to heaven after death. When Yamraj, the God of Death, learned about the power of Swayambhunath, he visited the holy temple. Upon his return from the temple, Yama was captured by King Yakshya Malla and his Guru, who possessed powers and demanded immortality. Unable to escape, Yama prayed to Arya Awalokiteshwor (Seto Machhindranath) to free him. The god heard his prayers and appeared immed

Chariot Procession Of Seto Macchindranath, Hindu God Of Rain And Harvest Starts In Nepal

The idol of Lord Macchindranath is being carried to the chariot from Macchindrabahal to Jamal in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 16, 2024. The chariot procession, honoring the god of rain and also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, involves pulling a skyscraping chariot of Seto Machindranath from place to place over the course of three days. Each day, when the chariot reaches its destination, a group of soldiers is firing their rifles into the air. According to myth, during the regime of Yakshya Malla, the King of Kantipur, people would bathe in a holy river and visit Swayambhunath, which was believed to grant the power to send people to heaven after death. When Yamraj, the God of Death, learned about the power of Swayambhunath, he visited the holy temple. Upon his return from the temple, Yama was captured by King Yakshya Malla and his Guru, who possessed powers and demanded immortality. Unable to escape, Yama prayed to Arya Awalokiteshwor (Seto Machhindranath) to free him. The god heard his prayers and appeared immed

Chariot Procession Of Seto Macchindranath, Hindu God Of Rain And Harvest Starts In Nepal

The idol of Lord Macchindranath is being carried to the chariot from Macchindrabahal to Jamal in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 16, 2024. The chariot procession, honoring the god of rain and also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, involves pulling a skyscraping chariot of Seto Machindranath from place to place over the course of three days. Each day, when the chariot reaches its destination, a group of soldiers is firing their rifles into the air. According to myth, during the regime of Yakshya Malla, the King of Kantipur, people would bathe in a holy river and visit Swayambhunath, which was believed to grant the power to send people to heaven after death. When Yamraj, the God of Death, learned about the power of Swayambhunath, he visited the holy temple. Upon his return from the temple, Yama was captured by King Yakshya Malla and his Guru, who possessed powers and demanded immortality. Unable to escape, Yama prayed to Arya Awalokiteshwor (Seto Machhindranath) to free him. The god heard his prayers and appeared immed

Chariot Procession Of Seto Macchindranath, Hindu God Of Rain And Harvest Starts In Nepal

Nepali Hindu devotees are opening their arms wide to catch the offerings being distributed from the chariot of Seto Macchindranath in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 16, 2024. The chariot procession, which honors the god of rain, is also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra. A towering chariot of Seto Machindranath is being pulled from place to place over the course of these three days. Each day, when the chariot reaches its destination, a group of soldiers is firing their rifles into the air. According to myth, during the reign of Yakshya Malla, the King of Kantipur, people would bathe in a holy river and visit Swayambhunath, which was believed to grant the power to send people to heaven after death. Once Yamraj, the God of Death, learned about the power of Swayambhunath and visited the holy temple. Upon his return from the temple, Yama was captured by King Yakshya Malla and his Guru, who possessed powers and demanded immortality. As the King and his Guru did not let Yama escape, he prayed to Arya Awalokiteshwor (Seto M

Chariot Procession Of Seto Macchindranath, Hindu God Of Rain And Harvest Starts In Nepal

Devotees are watching the chariot procession of Seto Macchindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, as it climbs the stairs of an overhead sky bridge in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 16, 2024. The procession, which honors the god of rain, is also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra. A towering chariot of Seto Machindranath is being pulled from place to place over the course of three days. Each day, when the chariot reaches its destination, a group of soldiers is firing their rifles into the air. According to myth, during the regime of Yakshya Malla, the King of Kantipur, people would bathe in a holy river and visit Swayambhunath, which was believed to grant the power to send people to heaven after death. Once Yamraj, the God of Death, learned of the power of Swayambhunath and visited the holy temple. Upon his return from the temple, Yama was captured by King Yakshya Malla and his Guru, who demanded immortality. Unable to escape, Yama prayed to Arya Awalokiteshwor (Seto Machhindranath) for freedom. The god heard his pra

Chariot Procession Of Seto Macchindranath, Hindu God Of Rain And Harvest Starts In Nepal

Nepali devotees are carrying the idol of Lord Seto Machhindranath, the god of rain and harvest, to complete the ascension of the White God on the scrapping chariot to start the procession in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 16, 2024. The chariot procession, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, involves a skyscraping chariot of Seto Machindranath being pulled from place to place over the course of three days. Each day, when the chariot reaches its destination, a group of soldiers is firing their rifles into the air. According to myth, during the regime of Yakshya Malla, the King of Kantipur, people would bathe in a holy river and visit Swayambhunath, which was believed to grant the power of sending people to heaven after death. When Yamraj, the God of Death, learned about the power of Swayambhunath, he visited the holy temple. Upon his return from the temple, Yama was captured by King Yakshya Malla and his Guru, who possessed powers and demanded immortality. Unable to escape, Yama prayed to Arya Awalokiteshwor (Seto

Chariot Procession Of Seto Macchindranath, Hindu God Of Rain And Harvest Starts In Nepal

Nepali devotees are lighting incense sticks and praying to Seto Macchindranath before the start of the chariot procession honoring the white god of rain and harvest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 16, 2024. The chariot procession, also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, involves pulling a skyscraping chariot of Seto Machindranath from place to place over the course of three days. Each day, when the chariot reaches its destination, a group of soldiers is firing their rifles into the air. According to myth, during the regime of Yakshya Malla, the King of Kantipur, people would bathe in a holy river and visit Swayambhunath, which was believed to grant the power to send people to heaven after death. When Yamraj, the God of Death, learned about the power of Swayambhunath, he visited the holy temple. Upon his return, he was captured by King Yakshya Malla and his Guru, who demanded immortality. Unable to escape, Yamraj prayed to Arya Awalokiteshwor (Seto Machhindranath) for freedom. The god heard his prayers and appeared

Chariot Procession Of Seto Macchindranath, Hindu God Of Rain And Harvest Starts In Nepal

Nepali Hindu devotees are pulling the chariot of Seto Macchindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, through the streets of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 16, 2024. The chariot procession, which honors the god of rain, is also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra. A towering chariot of Seto Machindranath is being pulled from place to place over the course of three days. Each day, when the chariot reaches its destination, a group of soldiers is firing their rifles into the air. According to myth, during the regime of Yakshya Malla, the King of Kantipur, people would bathe in a holy river and visit Swayambhunath, which was believed to grant the power to send people to heaven after death. Once Yamraj, the God of Death, learned about the power of Swayambhunath and visited the holy temple. Upon his return from the temple, Yama was captured by King Yakshya Malla and his Guru, who possessed powers and demanded immortality. Unable to escape, Yama prayed to Arya Awalokiteshwor (Seto Machhindranath) to free him. The god heard his

Chariot Procession Of Seto Macchindranath, Hindu God Of Rain And Harvest Starts In Nepal

Nepali Hindu devotees are pulling the chariot of Seto Macchindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, through the streets of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 16, 2024. The chariot procession, which honors the god of rain, is also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra. A towering chariot of Seto Machindranath is being pulled from place to place over the course of three days. Each day, when the chariot reaches its destination, a group of soldiers is firing their rifles into the air. According to myth, during the regime of Yakshya Malla, the King of Kantipur, people would bathe in a holy river and visit Swayambhunath, which was believed to grant the power to send people to heaven after death. Once Yamraj, the God of Death, learned about the power of Swayambhunath and visited the holy temple. Upon his return from the temple, Yama was captured by King Yakshya Malla and his Guru, who possessed powers and demanded immortality. Unable to escape, Yama prayed to Arya Awalokiteshwor (Seto Machhindranath) to free him. The god heard his

Chariot Procession Of Seto Macchindranath, Hindu God Of Rain And Harvest Starts In Nepal

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