Tharus celebrating Aatwari festival today

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com August 24, 2025 07:35 Society English

Summary

The Tharu community in Nepal's Tarai region celebrates the Aatwari festival today with fasting and traditional rituals, marked as a public holiday in Sudurpaschim province.

Key Points

The Tharu community in Nepal's Tarai region celebrates the Aatwari festival today.
The festival is the second biggest after Maghi and involves fasting, mainly by men.
Aatwari is celebrated on the second Sunday after Shri Krishna Janmashtami, with fasting and worship of the sun.
The Sudurpaschim Provincial Government has declared a public holiday for the festival.