In the Annapurna circuit region and beyond, in the Nepalese months of Bhadra (August and September), the locals enjoy the wonderful festival of Gai Jatra (the procession of cows). This is a very popular festival and has its roots back in the time when the people of Nepal feared and worshipped the god of death, Yamaraj, and it occurs throughout Nepal. The festival involves a procession through the town, whilst leading a cow (if no cow is available, a young boy dressed as a cow is used as a substitute). Anyone who has lost a relative during the last year must take part in the procession, and it is believed that the cow (a holy symbol in the Hindu religion) will help the soul of their loved one into heaven
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