Bhuwa Parba celebrated across Sudurpaschim, highlighting region's martial heritage

Summary

Bhuwa Parba, a historic indigenous festival celebrating bravery and cultural unity, is widely observed across Sudurpaschim Province with traditional dances and rituals.

Key Points
  • Bhuwa Parba is an indigenous cultural festival celebrated across Sudurpaschim Province with traditional dances and rituals.
  • The festival symbolizes bravery, victory, and communal unity linked to the Mahabharata epic.
  • It includes Bhuwa dance, where participants wear traditional attire and enact battle scenes with swords and shields.
  • The festival has gained popularity in Terai districts due to migration, enhancing cultural unity between hill and Terai communities.
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