A group of tourists join Gaijatra procession in Bhaktapur. Upendra Lamichhane/Republica
Jhanki procession passes in front of the historical five-storey Nyatpola temple in Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Upendra Lamichhane/Republica
Gaijatra show now in seven provinces
Kids perform Ghintang Khisi dance as part of Gaijatra celebration in Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Upendra Lamichhane/Republica
Two kids dressed as cows take part in the procession. As part of the festival boys are dressed as cow and relatives follow them with the faith that cow can emanicpate the soul of the dead. Upendra Lamichhane/Republica