A sight to behold

One of the largest festivals celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal is Seto Machhindranath, the rain and harvest deity, worshiped by both Hindus and Buddhists. There are many legends tied to this ancient celebration but ultimately the theme is the same ~ in order to end a drought the rain god was asked for assistance.

For some, the festivities go according to the legend where a chariot procession was requested so that the god could visit the people and bless them with happiness and long life. For others, the celebration simply marks the end of winter and beginning of the spring and the ushering in of the monsoon.A three-day chariot procession is the main attraction of the festival. A wooden tower, with different levels representing different deities, holds an effigy of the god Machhindranath perched in the first storey. The chariot is pulled on a designated route through Kathmandu, with devotees paying homage and making offerings to the god residing in the grand chariot at every stop en route to the final destination.Image of Seto Machhindranath effigy by Rohit Maharjan PhotographyAll other images by @7tshirtseach

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