I had a great time at the Festival of Death in Nepal

 In spite of the challenging times we are living in, we decided to go to Bhaktapur to experience Gai Jatra or Cow Festival 2021. Seeing the long procession of chariots being carried, literally for hours one after the other, gives a person a sense of oneness and humanity. It’s deeply sacred, but also fun and a bit crazy. 

 

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If you have an interest in what this festival is like on a normal year check out our video from the 2019/2076 celebration. I think you'll see the contrast in the atmosphere.

                                              This is what the festival looks like most years.

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Many of the chariots were quite elaborate, others were much more simple and if you look closely as the crowd passes you may see a person or two carrying a straw doko alone. They do this to show love and a deeper devotion to the parent who has died. Another reason is due to poverty. Making the 'Sancha,' which means 'cow' in Newari; I refer to them as chariots here and in the videos just for simplicity's sake.