Photo of the Day: Rato Machindranath
Summary
Devotees in Lalitpur, Nepal, participate in the Rato Machhindranath Jatra, an ancient chariot procession praying for timely rain and prosperity.
Key Points
- Rato Machhindranath is revered as the god of rain and compassion.
- The festival features a chariot procession held annually in Lalitpur, Nepal.
- Thousands of devotees join to pray for timely rainfall, prosperity, and a good harvest.
- The event is one of the longest and most important festivities in Nepal.
