Rato Machhendranath is the chief deity for all Newar Jyapus in the
Kathmandu valley. During the summer months when the deity is pulled
around in a wooden chariot, devotees offer prayer and burning oil lamps.
In some places, an individual representing the area lies down with oil
filled burning lamps over his body to gain merit for his locality. To this day,
Machhendranath is revered as the compassionate one and is propitiated
to bring the monsoon rains.

Patan, Nepal

Museo Fine Art Paper (B&W Digital Print)
Dimension: 12.961” x 20”
US$600
Edition: 25

Rato Machhendranath is the chief deity for all Newar Jyapus in the
Kathmandu valley. During the summer months when the deity is pulled
around in a wooden chariot, devotees offer prayer and burning oil lamps.
In some places, an individual representing the area lies down with oil
filled burning lamps over his body to gain merit for his locality. To this day,
Machhendranath is revered as the compassionate one and is propitiated
to bring the monsoon rains.

Patan, Nepal

Museo Fine Art Paper (B&W Digital Print)
Dimension: 12.961” x 20”
US$600
Edition: 25