Tharu women cut costs for flood victims
Summary
Tharu women in Dang are reducing Astimki festival spending this year and जुटing relief for people affected by the Bhotekoshi floods. Community leaders have urged households to avoid extravagance and contribute to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund.
Key Points
- Tharu women have begun preparations for Astimki, but this year’s celebrations are being scaled back because of the Bhotekoshi floods.
- Shanta Chaudhary said the community is reducing festival expenses and collecting relief for flood victims.
- Sundar Chaudhary said people have been urged to contribute to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund instead of spending unnecessarily on the festival.
- Astimki is a women-led Tharu festival marked by fasting, evening prayers, and cultural rituals.
