Dhar, Nov. 9 -- A traditional folk festival, 'Gaay Gohari', was celebrated in Dasai village of Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Monday, with devotees lying face down on the ground as herds of cows and bulls walked over them as part of an annual ritual.

Observed every year on the day after Diwali, the festival is associated with local religious beliefs and the fulfilment of wishes and vows. Devotees take part in the ritual to express their gratitude towards cows after their wishes are fulfilled.

Preparations for the festival began early in the morning, with cattle adorned with colours, bells and flower garlands. They were also offered special fodder and worshipped as devotees prayed for happiness and prosperity.

As part of the ritual, ...