Bhoto Jatra in Kathmandu Valley in 2023

Bhoto Jatra in Kathmandu Valley in 2023
Bhoto Jatra literally means "Vest Festival." Image by Nirmal Dulal

  How long until Bhoto Jatra?
There are no upcoming dates for this event
  Dates of Bhoto Jatra in Kathmandu Valley
2019 Sun, Jun 9Regional Holiday
  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. 

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