Nepal: Beginning of Rato Machhendranath

April 30, 2017 - Lalitpur, Nepal - Living Goddess Kumari observes the chariot procession of Rato Machhendranath,God of rain on the first day of the month-long festival from Pulchowk towards Gabhal.Rato Machhendranath is known as the god of rain and both Hindus and Buddhists worship for good rain to prevent drought during the rice harvest season. (Credit Image: © Archana Shrestha/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)

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Daily Round Up 30 April 2017