Seto Macchendranath Temple, Kathmandu, Bagmati Nepal

 Seto Macchendranath Temple to be a form of Avalokiteshvara, while to the Hindus he is the rain bringing incarnation of Shiva. The temple’s age is not known but it was restored during the 17th century. The arched entrance to the temple is marked by a small Buddha figure on a highstone pillar in front of two metal lions.

While walking from Ason to-wards Indra Chowk, if you come across an  image of the Buddha on a beautifully carved stone pillar to your right, you know you’ve reached Machhendra Bahal also known as Jana Bahal. Entering through the gateway you are confronted by a large pagoda temple dedicated to the Seto (white) Macchendranath. This deity  is recognized by Hindus as the god of rain. To the Buddhists, he is an aspect of Avalokiteshwar and once a year, his image is carried around in a chariot through old Kathmandu.