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Gai Jatra A Day of Remembrance

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Gai Jatra A Day of Remembrance

Annually on the day of Bhadra Krishna Pratiprada, the valley of Kathmandu wakes to celebrate a festival like no other. Known as Sa Paru in Newari, and Gai Jatra in the Nepali, during the day individuals choose to commemorate the members of their family who have recently departed.

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