Kathmandu, Nepal. 21st Sep, 2015. Priest carrying Idol Rato Macchendranath towards the chariot during the procession of Idol of Rato Macchendranath. Rato Macchendranath is known as the God of rain and both Hindus and Buddhists worship the Machhindranath in hope of good rain to prevent drought during the rice season. Credit: Narayan Maharjan/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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