Kavrepalanchowk, Nepal. 26th Mar, 2016. Devotee offers prayers to idol of lord Machhendranath during the procession of chariot festival of Nala Machhendranath in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The chariot proceeded around the village along with the idol of Dipankar Buddha and crowd of devotees. Machhendranath is known as god of rain and various Machhendranaths of valley are worshiped in different time in country. © Archana Shrestha/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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