KATHAMNDU, May 21:Though it boasts important cultural and historical essence, Rato Machhindranath Jatra on Tuesday once again celebrated the male supremacy over female, among other things.
According to Dil Kumar Barahi, who has been leading the chariot and the Machhindranath construction team since very long, the coconut throwing ceremony observed on Tuesday has much to do with a preference for son as the one who catches the coconut is believed to be blessed with a son. Continue Reading→