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Nepali sexual minorities parade in Kathmandu, commemorate deceased colleag
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Hundreds of sexual minorities of Nepal paraded through the alleyways of Kathmandu on Sunday to commemorate their deceased community members from the past year, coinciding with the country's traditional Gai Jatra festival.
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Nepal: Gai Jatra observed to commemorate memory of loved ones
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Thousands in Kathmandu dressed as cows took part in the Gai Jatra festival, honoring those who died in the past year. The tradition helps souls reach heaven and includes music, drama, and family offerings. It is mainly observed by Newari and Tharu communities in Nepal.
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Nepal marks Gai Jatra: A festival that commemorates the dead
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
During the brief pilgrimage, people are dressed as cows and lunatics, go around the city wearing odd costumes, commemorating those who died within one year. The bereaved families offer fruits, bread, beaten rice, curd, and money to those participating in the procession including the cows.
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Devotees celebrate Gai Jatra in Kathmandu for the salvation of departed so
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], August 23 (ANI): Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Basantapur Durbar Square on Monday was packed with devotees who came to take part in Gai Jatra, which people believe will give salvation to the souls of their departed loved ones.
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