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| Dates of Bhoto Jatra in Kathmandu Valley | |||
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2024
Sun, Aug 4Regional Holiday
2023
Thu, May 25Regional Holiday
2019
Sun, Jun 9Regional Holiday
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| Summary | |||
Dedicated to a vest said to belong to a the Hindu god of good harvests and rainfall |
This festival revolves around the display of a black jewel decorated vest (Bhoto) said to have been owned by Rato Machhindranath, the Hindu deity who is worshipped as the god of good harvest and rainfall.
The display of the vest takes place at the end of the month-long chariot pulling festival of Rato Machindranath Jatra, marking the start of the rainy season.
The legendary vest will be exhibited at Jawalakhel of Lalitpur each year during the festival.
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