'Gai Jatra' Cow Festival held to honour relatives who died during previous year
epa10830355 Nepalese people wear festive costumes as they take part in the Gai Jatra (Cow Festival) procession at Basantapur Durbar square in Kathmandu, Nepal, 31 August 2023. Nepalese Hindus celebrate the Gai Jatra religious festival to ask for salvation and peace for their family members who have passed away. For the procession, children often dress as cows, that are regarded as holy animals in Nepal, and according to local beliefs help departed souls to reach heaven. EPA/NARENDRA SHRESTHA
