Magars
Sign in to saveThe Magars, also spelled Mangar and Mongar, are the Tibeto-Burman ethnic group native to Nepal and Northeast India, representing 6.9% of Nepal's total population according to the 2021 Nepal census. They are one of the main Gurkha tribes.
Key facts
- Ethnic group.group
- Magars
- Ethnic group.image
- Magar Cultural Dress.jpg
- Ethnic group.caption
- Magars in traditional dress
- Ethnic group.pop1
- 2,013,498 (6.9% of Nepal's population) (2021)
- Ethnic group.languages
- Magar Dhut, Magar Kham, Magar Kaike
- Ethnic group.religions
- Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Prakriti
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Article
38 sectionsContents
- Geographical distribution
- Nepal
- India, United Kingdom and other countries
- Origin
- History
- Subdivisions
- Ale Magars
- Budhathoki / Budha Magars
- Chitorey/Chitaurey
- Gharti Magars
- Pun Magars
- Rana Magars
- Roka Magars
- Thapa Magars
- Language and script
- Religion
- Dress and ornaments
- Festivals
- Maghe Sankranti
- Bhume Puja
- Other Major Festivals
- Folk songs and dances
- Sorathi
- Kaura
- Hurra
- Bhume Naach
- Salaijo
- Yanimaya
- Other Folk-Songs and Dances
- Occupations
- Military service
- Magars in the People's War (1996-2006)
- Politics
- Notable Magars
- Notes
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
The Magars, also spelled Mangar and Mongar, are the Tibeto-Burman ethnic group native to Nepal and Northeast India, representing 6.9% of Nepal's total population according to the 2021 Nepal census. They are one of the main Gurkha tribes.
thumb|Magar girls of Nepal