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Rato Machindranath Jatra Chariot Procession

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Hubert Trapp

December 21, 2022

Rato Machindranath Jatra (Buṅga Dyaḥ Jātrā) is a chariot procession honouring the Vajrayani Buddhism deity of compassion Avalokiteśvara and as an incarnation of shiva for Hindu people which is held in Lalitpur, Nepal. It is one of the greatest annual religious events in the city and the longest chariot festival celebrated in Nepal.
The chariot procession was instituted to celebrate the arrival of Bunga Dyah in Nepal and the end of a devastating drought. It was started when Narendra Deva was the king (640-683 AD). The procession is held according to the lunar calendar.
Preparations for the festival begin with the construction of a 60-foot-tall chariot at Pulchowk at the western end of Lalitpur. When the chariot is complete, the image of Bunga Dyah from his temple is installed in it. Revellers then drag the chariot through the streets of Lalitpur on a tour that lasts a month. The chariot of Bunga Dyah is accompanied on the journey by a similar but smaller chariot of Chākuwā Dyah. The route of the chariot procession starts at Pulchowk and passes through Gabahal, Mangal Bazar, Hakha, Sundhara, Chakrabahil, Lagankhel and ends at Jawalakhel.
After the two chariots arrive in Jawalakhel, astrologers choose an auspicious date to hold the Bhoto Jatra festival.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rato_Machindranath_Jatra

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Rato Machindranath Jatra Chariot Procession

1. Asan Bazaar – Patan Durbar Square loop from Kholagaal

2. Boudhanath Stupa – Boudhanath Stupa loop from Kamalachi

3. Degutale Temple – Patan Durbar Square loop from Kwako

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