The Car festival of the Sweta or white Matsyendranath is observed in Kathmandu. The way this festival is observed is very much similar to that of Rato Matsendranath festival of Patan. The difference is mainly in size of the chariot and the duration of the festival. White Matsyendranath has a smaller chariot and the duration of the festival is shorter as well. This festival or the festival of pulling the chariot of White Matsendranath begins on the day of Chaitra Dasain (March) which normally lasts for four days. The Car is drawn everyday to reach a particular locality and after completion of the round, Sweta Matsyendranath is taken back to be installed in its permanent abode, the temple of Matsyendra Bahal at Kel Tole, Kathmandu.
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