Rato Machhindranath Chariot Procession Begins In Nepal

Rato Machhindranath Chariot Procession Begins In Nepal

The leader of the chariot procession, dressed in red, is instructing fellow devotees to pull the chariot of Lord Rato Machhindranath, which is set to tour around the city of Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 11, 2024. Known as Nepal's ''Red God,'' Rato Machhindranath is the lord of rain and harvest and is being honored with a 32-foot-tall, towering chariot that will journey through the city over the course of several weeks. The chariot procession, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest festival in Nepal, lasting for months and is largely dependent on astronomical events. The Newar community constructs the 32-foot-tall chariot annually using wooden beams and intricate adjustments to the shrine sanctum, all 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 placed in the chariot. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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      The leader of the chariot procession, dressed in red, is instructing fellow devotees to pull the chariot of Lord Rato Machhindranath, which is set to tour around the city of Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 11, 2024. Known as Nepal's ''Red God,'' Rato Machhindranath is the lord of rain and harvest and is being honored with a 32-foot-tall, towering chariot that will journey through the city over the course of several weeks. The chariot procession, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest festival in Nepal, lasting for months and is largely dependent on astronomical events. The Newar community constructs the 32-foot-tall chariot annually using wooden beams and intricate adjustments to the shrine sanctum, all 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 placed in the chariot. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)
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                  Nepali devotees are pulling the chariot of Lord Rato Machhindranath through the city square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 11, 2024. Known as Nepal's ''Red God,'' Rato Machhindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, is being carried on a 32-foot-tall towering chariot that is set to tour around the city for weeks. The chariot procession, also known as ''Bunga Dugh'' in Newari, which means the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest festival in Nepal and can last for months, depending on astronomical calculations. The Newar community constructs the 32-foot towering chariot of Rato Machhindranath annually, using wooden beams and precise adjustments to the shrine's 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. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)
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                    Rato Machhindranath Chariot Procession Begins In Nepal

                    Nepali Hindu and Buddhist devotees are watching the chariot procession of Lord Rato Machhindranath from rooftops in Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 11, 2024. Known as Nepal's ''Red God,'' Rato Machhindranath, the lord of rain and harvest, is being celebrated with a 32-foot-tall towering 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 festival in Nepal. Its duration extends for months and is largely dependent on astronomical calculations. The 32-foot towering chariot of Rato Machhindranath is constructed annually by the Newar community using wooden beams and intricate 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 Lord Machhindranath is enshrined in the chariot. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)
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