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

The idol of Lord Seto Macchindranath is being pictured inside the chariot as the procession begins its tour around Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 16, 2024. The chariot procession, which honors the god of rain and is also known as Jana Baha Dyah Jatra, is currently being pulled from place to place over the course of three days. As the chariot reaches its destination each day, 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. 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) for freedom. The god heard his prayers and appeared immediately from th

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