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Festival of cows celebrated in Nepal

Updated: 2013-08-22 14:37
( Agencies)
Festival of cows celebrated in Nepal

Boys dressed as holy cows participate in a parade to mark the Gaijatra Festival, also known as the festival of cows, in Kathmandu August 22, 2013. Hindus in Kathmandu celebrate the festival to ask for salvation and peace for their departed loved ones. Cows are regarded as holy animals in Nepal which help departed souls to reach heaven. [Photo/Agencies]

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