Rato (Red )Machhindranath temple is located in the middle of the courtyard of Tabaha which is 200 meter west from the Minanath temple. This temple is constructed in a three-storied pagoda style with metal roofing. The entrance to the temple holds ten stone columns of different gods, goddesses and animals. In Newari dialect, the deity is also known as Bunga Deow. Rato Machhindranath is regarded as the god of prosperity, rain and harvest. The two-month long chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath also starts from this temple. The Rato Machhindranath idol is transferred to Bungmati every six months.
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