Nepal: Rato Machhendranath chariot festival

April 27, 2017 - Lalitpur, Nepal - Priests carry Idol of Rato Machhendranath to its place at chariot for the upcoming Rato Machhendranath festival. Rato Machhindranath is known as the god of rain worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists. (Credit Image: © Archana Shrestha/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)

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Daily Round Up 27 April 2017