KATHMANDU, April 17:  Rato Machhindranath is worshiped as the god of rain. According to legends, it is believed to have been brought to Kathmandu from Kamaru Kamakhya, India. Chariot of this deity is pulled with much fanfare during the chariot festival that is attended by a huge crowd in Kathmandu.

KATHMANDU, March 26: The chariot festival of the Seto Machindranath has begun on Sunday. The chariot started rolling from Jamal, in front of Teen Dhara Pathsala.