Gaijatra celebrated across Nepal with fervor

Summary

Gaijatra, a cultural festival dedicated to commemorating those who have passed away, is celebrated across Kathmandu Valley and other parts of Nepal with humor, satire, and traditional rituals.

Key Points
  • Gaijatra is an eight-day cultural festival celebrated mainly in Kathmandu Valley and other parts of Nepal.
  • It commemorates those who have passed away in the past year through rituals involving cows or people dressed as cows.
  • Originated by King Pratap Malla to console his grieving queen during a smallpox epidemic.
  • Gaijatra serves as a platform for humor and satire, highlighting political and social issues, and was revived by the Nepal Royal Academy after being banned.
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