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Gaijatra in Nepal
A local woman offering a young guy dressed as Gai(Cow) a drink in the festival of Gaijatra in the streets of Kathmandu, Nepal. Gaijatra is a holy festival in Nepal celebrated every year to mourn the losses in each family. There is a tradition of bringing our Gais from each family that lost someone in that year. The onlookers also offer drinks and food to these Gais.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 08.2024 |
Date Uploaded: | 10.2024 |
Photo Location: | Kathmandu, Nepal |
Camera: | NIKON D750 |
Copyright: | © Ayush Krishna Shrestha |