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Rato Machhindranath Jatra

रातो मच्छिन्द्रनाथ जात्रा

Festival Details

  • Religion: Buddhist / Newar
  • Month: Baisakh
  • Duration: Month-long

Description

The longest chariot festival in Nepal, dedicated to the god of rain and harvest.

Significance

The chariot is pulled through the streets of Patan by thousands of devotees.