Aug 28

Some glimpses of Gai Jatra B.S 2075 at Bhaktapur

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Gai Jatra, Nepal, Bhaktapur, Festivals, Celebration, Newars

This year I went to Bhaktapur to take some snaps of the festivals of Gai Jatra. Here are some glimpses.

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Aug 08

Gai Jatra Celebrations at Kirtipur

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Gai Jatra, Kirtipur, Nepal, Kathmandu, Valley,

Gai Jatra process in Kirtipur in Kathmandu Valley

Gai jatra is a festival celebrated by the Newars all over Nepal, specially the cities inside Kathmandu valley and places where there is a strong presence of the Newar community. This festival is celebrated by the family to commemorate the death of their loved ones during the past year.

Different city celebrate this festival in their own unique way. The cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Kirtipur and Pokhara have their own way to celebrate this festival.
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