People celebrate Rato Machhendranath Chariot Festival in Lalitpur, Nepal
Source:Xinhua Published: 2016/5/18 10:38:09
Devotees pull chariot of Rato Machhendranath during the month-long Rato Machhendranath Chariot Festival at Lagankhel in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 17, 2016. Rato Machhendranath is known as the god of rain and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machhendranath for good rain to prevent drought during the rice harvest season. (Xinhua/Sunil Sharma)
Devotees participate in the chariot procession of Rato Machhendranath during the month-long Rato Machhendranath Chariot Festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 17, 2016. Rato Machhendranath is known as the god of rain and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machhendranath for good rain to prevent drought during the rice harvest season. (Xinhua/Sunil Sharma)
Devotees play traditional music during the month-long Rato Machhendranath Chariot Festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 17, 2016. Rato Machhendranath is known as the god of rain and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machhendranath for good rain to prevent drought during the rice harvest season. (Xinhua/Sunil Sharma)
Devotees pull chariot of Rato Machhendranath during the month-long Rato Machhendranath Chariot Festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 17, 2016. Rato Machhendranath is known as the god of rain and both Hindus and Buddhists worship Machhendranath for good rain to prevent drought during the rice harvest season. (Xinhua/Sunil Sharma)