Mardi himal base camp #explorepage #facebookreelsviral #annapurna #trekking
Mardi himal base camp #explorepage #facebookreelsviral #annapurna #trekking
Bhajan #nepal #culture #singingtogether
Bhajan #nepal #culture #singingtogether
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Tudi water fall nagarkot #explorereels #waterfalls #explorepage #hiking #nagarkot
Gaijatra festival
Gaijatra, also known as the "Cow Festival," is one of the most unique and vibrant festivals celebrated in Nepal, particularly in the Kathmandu Valley. This festival, usually held in August or September, has deep cultural and religious significance. It is a time when families who have lost loved ones in the past year honor their deceased by participating in a procession with cows, or young boys dressed as cows, through the streets.
The belief is that cows help guide the souls of the deceased to the afterlife. The festival is also marked by humor, satire, and social commentary. Traditionally, people use this occasion to mock societal norms and the authorities, often in the form of street performances, satire, and parodies. This helps in easing the grief and encouraging laughter amidst sorrow.
Gaijatra's blend of mourning and merrymaking makes it a truly unique festival that showcases the resilience, creativity, and strong cultural ties of the Nepalese people. It is a day when death is accepted as part of life, and humor is seen as a powerful tool to cope with loss. #explorepage #festival #Gaijatra
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Bhaktpur durbar Square festival celebrations by local people. #amazingnepal #beautifuldestinations #festival
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Bhaktpur durbar Square festival celebrations by local people. #amazingnepal #beautifuldestinations #festival
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