Elephant race in Nepali festival

Elephant Dhrendra Kali greets the audience after she was declared the winner in the beauty pageant during Elephant Race event in Sauraha, about 170 km (106 miles) south of Kathmandu December 28, 2010. [Photo/Agencies]

Elephants run to the finish line during the Elephant Race event in Sauraha, about 170 km (106 miles) south of Kathmandu December 28, 2010. [Photo/Agencies]