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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
On the occassion of Rato Macchendranath festival, an individual representing the area lies down with burning oil lamps placed over his body to gain merit for his locality. Kathmandu, Nepal.
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
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