Gaijatra Festival in Nepal (8th August 2017)

Gai Jatra simply mean Cow festival. Gai Jatra is a time to remember lost ones and also to ease the pain. The word “Gai” mans cow in English. Cow is regarded as the goddess of wealth in Hindu religion. Sharing of sorrow and taking the comfort in knowing that their lost ones are safe is the true reason of celebrating this festival. This festival is mainly celebrated in Kathmandu Valley for commemorate the death of loved ones. As part of the festival family members of the deceased of the past year send people dressed as cows to parade on the streets. This festival is mainly fall in the month of July/August. 

Gai Jatra is a carnival of dancing, singing, mirth and laughter. The festival of cow is celebrated in the Kathmandu Valley to commemorate the death of loved ones.  As part of the festival family members of the deceased of the past year send people dressed as cows to parade on the streets. It is celebrated in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur and Kritipur by the newari and there communities.