Rato Machhindranath Chariot Pulling Begins Today (With Photos)
News Summary
- The chariot pulling of Rato Machhindranath began today, Tuesday, starting from Pulchowk and moving to Gahbahal.
- According to tradition, Machhindranath is kept six months at the T:bahal temple and six months in Bungamati.
- The chariot parade passes through various locations in Lalitpur, concluding with the Bhoto ceremony, followed by the relocation of Machhindranath to Bungamati.
April 21, Kathmandu – The pulling of the chariot of Rato Machhindranath, the deity worshiped as the god of rain and cooperation, commenced today, Tuesday. The chariot was pulled from Pulchowk and brought to Gahbahal.
As per custom, Machhindranath is housed at the T:bahal temple for six months and at Bungamati for the remaining six months.
The chariot procession begins to take Rato Machhindranath around the urban areas of Lalitpur.
The chariot traverses multiple locations in the city, including Pulchowk, Gwahal, Sundhara, Lagankhel, and finishes at Jawalakhel with the Bhoto showing ceremony. Afterward, Machhindranath is taken to Bungamati for the remainder of the year.
