Five months after the devastating April 25 earthquake, the chariot procession of the Rato Machhindranath festival began on Wednesday. Hundreds gathered around the chariot near Nakhu river to celebrate the festival, which was brought to a halt after the earthquake.

Photos: Gopen Rai and Bikram Rai

Rato Machhindranath after Nepal earthquake

Rato Machhindranath after Nepal earthquake

Rato Machhindranath after Nepal earthquake

Rato Machhindranath after Nepal earthquake

 

Rato Machhindranath after Nepal earthquake

Rato Machhindranath after Nepal earthquake

Rato Machhindranath after Nepal earthquake

Rato Machhindranath after Nepal earthquake

Rato Machhindranath after Nepal earthquake

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