Goura Festival Begins in Sudurpaschim
Summary
The Goura festival has begun in Sudurpaschim with Biruda Panchami, marked by women soaking mixed grains and legumes at home as part of the traditional rituals. The festival will continue with worship, songs, dance, and Deuda performances across different parts of the region.
Key Points
- Goura, the major indigenous festival of Sudurpaschim, began today with the ritual observance of Biruda Panchami.
- Women soak Biruda — a mix of five grains and legumes — in a copper pot and sing Mangalaki Sagun Phag during the ritual.
- The festival’s key days include Gaura Ashtami, when worship, dance, and songs are performed in Gauraghar courtyards.
- Deuda, Dusko, and Dhamari folk performances are being organized in different parts of Sudurpaschim during the festival.
