Seto Machhendranath Jatra (April)

is celebrated by the authentic Newars of Kathmandu City, this festivals vividly represents a ceremonial public cleansing of the idol of Seto Machhendranata whose cult is one of the oldest and most important in the valley’s region. The style and shape of the divine image seem to apparently place in the Lichhevi Dynasty (ranging from 4th till the 8th centuries”), but its actual origin still remains a sheer mystery. This famous god is known by several other names including Karunamaya, Lokeshower, Janamadyo and Lamaldo. On this days a popular festival held in honor of the God. A huge chariot of wood supported on four large wheels and carrying tall spire covered with green foliage is made ready for receiving the image of the divinity on this occasion and for dragging in the old town. There is such a spontaneous and heavy turnout of the devotees to pay homage to this God, who is also said to be ‘Embodiment of Compassion’ at this time.