Tharu Festivals
Celebrations of Life and Nature
Major Festivals
🎊 Maghi Sankranti
The most important Tharu festival, celebrating the new year according to their traditional calendar. Families gather, prepare special foods, and perform traditional dances.
🌾 Jitiya
A festival where Tharu women fast and pray for the well-being of their children and family. It demonstrates the strong family bonds in Tharu culture.
🎭 Dashain
Though originally a Hindu festival, Tharu people celebrate Dashain with their own unique traditions, including special dances and community gatherings.
🌕 Tihar
The festival of lights is celebrated by decorating homes and performing traditional songs and dances, strengthening community bonds.
Festival Traditions
Tharu festivals are times of community unity, cultural expression, and spiritual renewal. They strengthen social bonds and preserve traditional knowledge for future generations.
Festival Gallery
