Tharus celebrating Aatwari festival today
Summary
The Tharu community in Nepal's Tarai region celebrates the Aatwari festival with fasting, puja, and traditional rituals to honor sibling relationships and worship the sun. The Sudurpaschim Province has declared a public holiday in recognition of this important cultural event.
Key Points
- The Tharu community in Nepal's Tarai region is celebrating the Aatwari festival today with fasting and rituals.
- Aatwari, the second biggest festival after Maghi, falls on the second Sunday after Shri Krishna Janmashtami and involves fasting mainly by men for their sisters' health and prosperity.
- The festival includes worship of the sun, prayer rituals, and traditional food preparations like rice flour roti and phulauri.
- Sudurpaschim Provincial Government has declared a public holiday to honor the cultural significance of this festival across several districts.
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Tharus celebrating Aatwari festival today
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