The temple of Rato Machhindranath, known as the god of harvest and rain, has been completely devastated.

The Saturday destructive earthquake annihilated the structures of both the temples. The Rato Machhendranath Temple located in historical city of Bungmati was an attraction for a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.

The Rato Machchindranath Jatra or chariot festival is also known to be the longest Jatra observed in Kathmandu Valley.