People participate in the chariot procession of Rato Machhendranath, God of rain at Lagankhel. 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. (Photo by: Archana Shrestha/Pacific Press)

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