Chariot of Nepal's 'Red God' to tour city, starting nation's longest-running procession

Chariot of Nepal's 'Red God' to tour city, starting nation's longest-running procession

Chariot of Nepal's 'Red God' to tour city, starting nation's longest-running procession Built without using nails or any metallurgies, the 32 feet tall chariot, Nepal's "Red God" or Lord Rato Macchindranath on Thursday ascended the divine carriage as he prepares to tour around the city which spans over a month. Depending vaguely on astronomy, the Macchindranath Chariot festival started on Thursday late evening with "Aajus" or "Priests" carrying…