Seto Machhindranath chariot reaches Lagan Tole, devotees gather for worship [Photo Feature]
Summary
The Seto Machhindranath chariot has reached Lagan Tole in Kathmandu, where devotees gathered to offer worship during the annual procession that celebrates the god of rains and prosperity.
Key Points
- The Seto Machhindranath chariot has been pulled to Lagan Tole as part of the annual festival.
- The procession begins from Teen Dhara Pathshala on the eighth day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra and follows a traditional route through Kathmandu.
- The chariot circumambulated the temple of Machhindranath’s mother located in Lagan Tole.
- Hundreds of devotees gathered at Lagan Tole to offer worship and prayers.
- The festival preparations included bringing the deity’s sacred seat from Kel Tole and involvement of the living goddess Kumari at the procession's start.