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Festivals of Nepal : Rato Machhindranath Jatra


Rato Machhindranath Jatra is one of the most significant festivals in Patan. An entire chariot is erected from the wood and bamboo from selected forests of the country having religious importance.
The festival is commenced by a Paaneju priest placing the idol of Rato Machindranath inside the chariot. As Rato Machhindranath is a deity worshipped by many Hindus and Buddhists in the valley, the chariot is carried through a number of places in and around Lalitpur including Gabahal, Sundhara, and Lagankhel.
Rato Machhindranath is also worshipped as Padmapani Lokeshwor, Avalokiteshvara and Aryavalokitesvara and Karunamaya. He is believed to have been brought from Assam when Kathmandu valley was suffering from a long drought. He blessed the valley with rain then and is still worshipped to welcome the rainy season.
The festival comes to an end on Bhoto Jatra when an elegant  Bhoto(vest) is shown from the chariot to the public. Then the chariot is dismantled and the idol of Machindranath is kept at a temple in Bungamati village for next six months.

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