Rato Machhindranath

Bhoto Jatra observed today (In Photos)

Bhoto Jatra was observed today in Jawalakhel, marking the conclusion of the month-long Rato Machhindranath Chariot Festival. The festival ended with the display of the jewel-studded traditional Nepali vest, known as ‘Bhoto,’ at Jawalakhel on Sunday. Bhoto Jatra is part of the Rato Machhindranath Chariot Festival, an annual cultural and religious event where the black, […]

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Rato Machhindranath Chariot commences

The Rato Machhindranath jatra kicked off today with the ceremonial pulling of the chariot carrying the deity Rato Machindranath. The revered deity, known locally as “Bunga Dyah,” embodies the spirit of rain and harvest. Clad in vibrant red jackets, members of the Newa community dedicated nearly two weeks to meticulously crafting the colossal chariot, standing

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18 cops, one arrestee from Rato Machhindranath clash test positive for COVID-19

As many as 56 police personnel working in Kathmandu Valley have tested positive for COVID-19. Among the infected, 18 policemen were deployed to disperse crowd at the Machhindranath chariot procession in Pulchowk, Lalitpur on Thursday. According to a source, 18 officers from Lalitpur police station and Satdobato have been confirmed infected and they were on

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Locals defy prohibitory order to tow Rato Machhindranath chariot, police intervene

Police have dispersed a large crowd in Pulchowk after they were gathered to proceed with a chariot towing ceremony of Rato Machhindranath on Thursday. On Thursday, social media users started sharing viral images/videos of hundreds of participants gathered around Pulchowk, readying to pull the chariot. Rato Machhindranath, an annual festival is observed in great fervour

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