EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Red Machhendranath Jatra
Date: May 13,2013
Category : Festivals and Celebrations
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Until a few decades ago, before the Kathmandu Valley became a purely commercial hub, it was an agricultural land, which depended upon the rainy monsoon for its important rice crop.
Today, though traditional farming practices have reduced, the pre-monsoon season still sees great worship made to Red Machhendranath-the rain god.
Patan’s streets and palace complexes are made even more evocative by wavering lamp and candle lights, women busily cooking feasts, and men gathering strength to pull the chariot of their red deity.
As Lord Machhendranath views his followers from the high seat of his chariot, its four wheels-representing the powerful Bhairab-receive rice and vermilion powder, the king of serpents is asked for blessing, and his jeweled vest is shown to the public.
Places to observe:
Patan, Lalitpur
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