The 1600 years old Rato Machhindranath Jatra (Festival) is a festival celebrated in dedication to the Lord of the Rain in the Kathmandu valley. Machhindranath is viewed as a god of good harvest and prosperity. It is the most ancient Jatra in Nepal and taken as one of the most significant festivals in Patan. The chariot is pulled throughout the town- Patan, with a route of Natole, Gabahal, Mangal Bazaar, Sundhara, Lagankhel, Kumaripati and ends in Jawalakhel displaying a Bhoto. The chariot is made out of a bamboo and wood and the Lord Macchindranath's statue is placed in the chariot.
Chariot procession of Rato Macchendranath normally starts by end of April or early May of every year. However, the local authority was not able to celebrate it for the last two years due to COVID-19 pandemic. That is why this 2022 Jatra was enthusiastically celebrated by the local people with much vigour.
YouTube Source: RATO MACHHINDRANATH CHARIOT FESTIVAL-2022
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