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

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

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