People busy collecting yellow clay for Tihar and Chhath
Summary
People in Bara’s Tarai villages are collecting yellow clay to plaster and decorate their homes ahead of Tihar and Chhath. The practice remains an important part of local culture, even as modern houses gradually replace traditional earthen homes.
Key Points
- Residents in Bara’s Tarai are busy gathering yellow clay, locally called piyari clay, to prepare homes for Tihar and Chhath.
- Mud-plastering earthen houses is seen as making homes cleaner, more attractive, and better maintained.
- The tradition remains closely tied to local religious and cultural practices, especially in rural settlements.
- Although traditional earthen houses are declining, the custom continues to preserve local skills and generational knowledge.
