Nepali sexual minorities parade in Kathmandu, commemorate deceased colleagues on Gai Jatra

Aug 10, 2025

Hundreds of sexual minorities of Nepal paraded through the alleyways of Kathmandu on Sunday to commemorate their deceased community members from the past year,...

Nepal: Gai Jatra observed to commemorate memory of loved ones

Aug 10, 2025

Thousands in Kathmandu dressed as cows took part in the Gai Jatra festival, honoring those who died in the past year. The tradition helps...

Nepal marks Gai Jatra: A festival that commemorates the dead

Sep 01, 2023

During the brief pilgrimage, people are dressed as cows and lunatics, go around the city wearing odd costumes, commemorating those who died within one...

Devotees celebrate Gai Jatra in Kathmandu for the salvation of departed souls

Aug 23, 2021

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 23 : Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Basantapur Durbar Square on Monday was packed with devotees who came to take part...

Streets turn colorful as 20th series of Gaijatra Pride parade takes place in Nepal

Aug 31, 2023

Hundreds of sexual minorities in Nepal on Thursday paraded across Kathmandu in commemoration of their deceased colleagues in the past year.

Thousands of youngsters attend Nepali anime festival

Sep 17, 2022

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 17 : Thousands of people flocked to the site of Otaku Jatra, a Nepali anime and cosplay festival, on Saturday. The...