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10 August 2025

People dress as cows and parade through the alleyways and courtyards of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 10, 2025, to commemorate their loved ones who have passed away within a year, praying for their salvation. Dressed as cows, who are on a brief pilgrimage to give salvation to the souls of their departed loved ones, thousands of people march through Basantapur Durbar Square, marking the annual festival of Gai Jatra. In this time-honored tradition, people of all ages, in the guise of cows and lunatics, go around the city wearing odd costumes to commemorate those who have died within the past year. Bereaved families offer fruits, bread, beaten rice, curd, and money to those participating in the procession, including the cows. This festival of cows, commonly called ''Gai Jatra'' or the ''Cow Festival,'' falls on the first day of the waning moon in the month of Bhadra (Bhadra Sukla Pratipada), the fifth month of the Lunar calendar. It is mostly observed by the Newari and Tharu communities of Nepal. According to sayings, the festival derives its name from the religious belief that the deceased, during their journey to heaven, cross a legendary river by grabbing the tail of a cow. The tails of cows demonstrated today are also credited for helping the deceased to get across Baitarni, a legendary river, to enter heaven. The persons who are demonstrated with the attire of a cow also have an artificial tail, which serves the same purpose.

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#12632239

10 August 2025

People dress as cows and parade through the alleyways and courtyards of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 10, 2025, to commemorate their loved ones who have passed away within a year, praying for their salvation. Dressed as cows, who are on a brief pilgrimage to give salvation to the souls of their departed loved ones, thousands of people march through Basantapur Durbar Square, marking the annual festival of Gai Jatra. In this time-honored tradition, people of all ages, in the guise of cows and lunatics, go around the city wearing odd costumes to commemorate those who have died within the past year. Bereaved families offer fruits, bread, beaten rice, curd, and money to those participating in the procession, including the cows. This festival of cows, commonly called ''Gai Jatra'' or the ''Cow Festival,'' falls on the first day of the waning moon in the month of Bhadra (Bhadra Sukla Pratipada), the fifth month of the Lunar calendar. It is mostly observed by the Newari and Tharu communities of Nepal. According to sayings, the festival derives its name from the religious belief that the deceased, during their journey to heaven, cross a legendary river by grabbing the tail of a cow. The tails of cows demonstrated today are also credited for helping the deceased to get across Baitarni, a legendary river, to enter heaven. The persons who are demonstrated with the attire of a cow also have an artificial tail, which serves the same purpose.

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#12632241

10 August 2025

People dress as cows and parade through the alleyways and courtyards of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 10, 2025, to commemorate their loved ones who have passed away within a year, praying for their salvation. Dressed as cows, who are on a brief pilgrimage to give salvation to the souls of their departed loved ones, thousands of people march through Basantapur Durbar Square, marking the annual festival of Gai Jatra. In this time-honored tradition, people of all ages, in the guise of cows and lunatics, go around the city wearing odd costumes to commemorate those who have died within the past year. Bereaved families offer fruits, bread, beaten rice, curd, and money to those participating in the procession, including the cows. This festival of cows, commonly called ''Gai Jatra'' or the ''Cow Festival,'' falls on the first day of the waning moon in the month of Bhadra (Bhadra Sukla Pratipada), the fifth month of the Lunar calendar. It is mostly observed by the Newari and Tharu communities of Nepal. According to sayings, the festival derives its name from the religious belief that the deceased, during their journey to heaven, cross a legendary river by grabbing the tail of a cow. The tails of cows demonstrated today are also credited for helping the deceased to get across Baitarni, a legendary river, to enter heaven. The persons who are demonstrated with the attire of a cow also have an artificial tail, which serves the same purpose.

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#12632242

10 August 2025

People dress as cows and parade through the alleyways and courtyards of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 10, 2025, to commemorate their loved ones who have passed away within a year, praying for their salvation. Dressed as cows, who are on a brief pilgrimage to give salvation to the souls of their departed loved ones, thousands of people march through Basantapur Durbar Square, marking the annual festival of Gai Jatra. In this time-honored tradition, people of all ages, in the guise of cows and lunatics, go around the city wearing odd costumes to commemorate those who have died within the past year. Bereaved families offer fruits, bread, beaten rice, curd, and money to those participating in the procession, including the cows. This festival of cows, commonly called ''Gai Jatra'' or the ''Cow Festival,'' falls on the first day of the waning moon in the month of Bhadra (Bhadra Sukla Pratipada), the fifth month of the Lunar calendar. It is mostly observed by the Newari and Tharu communities of Nepal. According to sayings, the festival derives its name from the religious belief that the deceased, during their journey to heaven, cross a legendary river by grabbing the tail of a cow. The tails of cows demonstrated today are also credited for helping the deceased to get across Baitarni, a legendary river, to enter heaven. The persons who are demonstrated with the attire of a cow also have an artificial tail, which serves the same purpose.

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#12623645

7 August 2025

Odd Christian Eiking of the Unibet Tietema Rockets team participates in the Team Presentation of the 2025 Tour de l'Ain UCI 2.1 Professional Cycling Race. Stage 2 takes place between Saint Vulbas and Lelex Monts Jura in Saint Vulbas, on August 7, 2025.

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#12623642

7 August 2025

Baptiste Huyet, Charles Paige, Kilian Verschuren, and Odd Christian Eiking of the Unibet Tietema Rockets team participate in the Team Presentation of the 2025 Tour de l'Ain UCI 2.1 Professional Cycling Race. Stage 2 takes place between Saint Vulbas and Lelex Monts Jura in Saint Vulbas, France, on August 7, 2025.

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#12623643

7 August 2025

Baptiste Huyet, Charles Paige, Kilian Verschuren, and Odd Christian Eiking of the Unibet Tietema Rockets team participate in the Team Presentation of the 2025 Tour de l'Ain UCI 2.1 Professional Cycling Race. Stage 2 takes place between Saint Vulbas and Lelex Monts Jura in Saint Vulbas, France, on August 7, 2025.

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#12623644

7 August 2025

Baptiste Huyet, Charles Paige, Kilian Verschuren, and Odd Christian Eiking of the Unibet Tietema Rockets team participate in the Team Presentation of the 2025 Tour de l'Ain UCI 2.1 Professional Cycling Race. Stage 2 takes place between Saint Vulbas and Lelex Monts Jura in Saint Vulbas, France, on August 7, 2025.

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#12623646

7 August 2025

Baptiste Huyet, Charles Paige, Kilian Verschuren, and Odd Christian Eiking of the Unibet Tietema Rockets team participate in the Team Presentation of the 2025 Tour de l'Ain UCI 2.1 Professional Cycling Race. Stage 2 takes place between Saint Vulbas and Lelex Monts Jura in Saint Vulbas, France, on August 7, 2025.

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7 August 2025

Baptiste Huyet, Charles Paige, Kilian Verschuren, and Odd Christian Eiking of the Unibet Tietema Rockets team participate in the Team Presentation of the 2025 Tour de l'Ain UCI 2.1 Professional Cycling Race. Stage 2 takes place between Saint Vulbas and Lelex Monts Jura in Saint Vulbas, France, on August 7, 2025.

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#12494266

22 June 2025

A race fan gestures while having a photo taken during the $100,000 Alywow Stakes Presented by Greenwood Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Canada, on June 21, 2025.

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#12494252

22 June 2025

Jockey Jason Hoyte adjusts his armband as he heads to the walking ring ahead of the $100,000 Alywow Stakes Presented by Greenwood Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Canada, on June 21, 2025.

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#12490577

20 June 2025

BEERWAH (IRE) is ridden by Alex Jary and trained by J & S Quinn during the 17:15 REDCAR - 5f Come Racing On Ladies' Day Tomorrow Maiden Handicap (Class 5) (3YO plus) at Redcar Racecourse in Redcar, North Yorkshire, England, on June 20.

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#12476884

15 June 2025

Driver Douglas McNair drives Papis Pistol to a win in the sixth race at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Campbellville, Ontario, on June 14, 2025.

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#12436177

2 June 2025

Race fans watch a thoroughbred walk in the paddock ahead of the first race at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Canada, on June 1, 2025.

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#12436198

2 June 2025

Jockey Fraser Aebly (3) rides Lonny's Gamble on the outside to a win in the second race at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Canada, on June 1, 2025.

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