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Tharu people
Ethnic group indigenous to the Terai region of southern Nepal and northern India
Tharu
group of languages spoken in India and Nepal
Jivitputrika
Jitiya (also known as Jiutiya or Jivitputrika) is a three-day-long ancient Hindu festival celebrated from the seventh to ninth lunar day of Krishna-Paksha in Ashvin month. It is celebrated in Nepal and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. Mothers fast for the well-being of their kids. It is celebrated for eight days in Jharkhand from the first moon day to the eighth moon day in the first half of the Ashvin month.
Sama Chakeva
Hindu festival of Mithila region
Maithili New Year
Public Holiday in Mithila region
Maghe Sankranti
Nepalese festival
Kochila Tharu
Indo-European language
Rana Tharu
language
Sikki grass craft
Asthimki Festival
Ashtimki is a Tharu cultural festival celebrated in the Western region of Nepal, on the day of Krishna Janmashtami. During the festival, the people of Tharu community draw a special artwork known as Ashtimki Chitra. The artwork is made on the wall of the living room of the house of the village elder. The art in painting is believed to be related to the creation of the universe.