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..Rato Machhindranath is considered both a Hindu and Buddhist god who should help to prevent a drought during the rice season. The longest running chariot festival in Nepal recreates this event in hope for good rain. This festival is called the Rato Machhindranath jatra. It begins with the construction of the chariot in Pulchowk, Lalitpur and ends with the Bhoto Jatra festival in Jawalakhel.It is celebrated by Buddhists and Hindus of Newar community by carrying the chariot to different places in the town of Patan.
