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Chariot rally organized in Kathmandu on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: A chariot rally has been organized in Kathmandu on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, a Hindu festival observed annually.
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KATHMANDU, Feb 18: A chariot rally has been organized in Kathmandu on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, a Hindu festival observed annually. 


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Organised by the Yogi Naraharinath Spiritual Council Trust, the rally that started from the Nepal Academy in Kamaladi concluded at Mahadevsthan before going through Kamalpokhari to New Baneshwor via Gyaneshwor, Ratopul, Jayabageshwori, Gaushala and Old Baneshwor. 


The Trust has been organising the rally in Kathmandu since 2066 BS in a bid to protect traditional Hindu religion and culture. Over a dozen organizations participated in the 14th chariot rally, said the Trust's Chairperson Shankar Paudel. The chariot carried statues of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

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