The centuries-old chariot procession of Seto Machhindranath began on Saturday, April 5, amid much fanfare and devotion.
On the first day, the chariot was ceremoniously pulled from Jamal to Ason. The journey continued Sunday from Ason to Hanuman Dhoka and will reach Lagan on the third day.
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Earlier, the revered idol of Seto Machhindranath—housed in the Jana Baha temple at Kel Tol—was carried in a traditional palanquin procession through Indra Chowk, Bangemudha, and Ason Kamalakshi. It was then enshrined in the chariot at Teendhara Pathshala in Jamal.
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This year marks a notable change: the chariot rides on newly crafted wheels—the first replacement in nearly 15 years. Though built last year, these wheels are being used in the procession for the first time.
The Seto Machhindranath Jatra is an annual festival honoring the deity of rain and good harvest, deeply rooted in Kathmandu’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
