Gaura festival celebrated with Deuda dance at Tundikhel

Summary

The Gaura festival was celebrated at Tundikhel with traditional Deuda dance, involving residents from Sudurpaschim Province and Kathmandu Valley, featuring rituals like worship of Goddess Gaura and cultural games.

Key Points
  • The Gaura festival was celebrated at Tundikhel on Sunday with Deuda dance.
  • Residents from Sudurpaschim Province and Kathmandu Valley participated in the event.
  • Women carried the idol of Goddess Gaura and performed collective worship with biruda.
  • The rituals included hymns narrating Gaura’s origin and marriage to Maheshwar.
  • Men took part in traditional cultural games such as Thadokhel and Dhusko Dhamari.
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