Rato Machhindranath Chariot Festival Concludes with Bhoto Jatra
Summary
The ancient Rato Machhindranath chariot festival in Lalitpur concluded with the Bhoto Jatra display in the presence of Nepal's Head of State, marking a 1,600-year-old tradition honoring the god of rain and prosperity.
Key Points
- The Rato Machhindranath chariot festival, nearly 1,600 years old, officially concluded with the Bhoto Jatra in Lalitpur.
- The Bhoto was displayed at Lalit Mandap in Jawalakhel to the public and distinguished guests including the Head of State.
- The festival honors Rato Machhindranath, the deity of rain and prosperity, and features a chariot procession through key Lalitpur locations.
- After the Bhoto showing, the idol is carried to Machhindrabahal in Bungamati in a traditional palanquin with musical accompaniment.
