💨 Abstract

The Rato Macchindranath or Bunga Dugh festival, Nepal's longest chariot procession, has begun in Patan, Lalitpur, honoring the God of Rain and Harvest. The festival, deeply rooted in Nepalese culture, celebrates the deity's power to bring prosperity and rainfall. The 42-foot chariot, made annually without nails, is accompanied by traditional music and rituals.

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