
Mokhaa art is a popular, endemic art of the Tharu community. Tharu women perform their traditional, cultural, and spiritual expression through mokhaa art over the walls, especially on the two sides of the door.
May 31, 2026

The baskets made of sikki or golden grass hold a special significance – they are not only important during the festivals but also during rituals like marriage and worships.
Apr 26, 2026

“Budhani,” a Nepali novel based on an Indigenous Tharu fable, tells the story of a crow and a girl. In her life as a crow, “Budhani” faces injustice; however, reborn as a girl, she fights against the rule of law favouring males.
Jan 4, 2026

Sama Chakhewa is celebrated in the Mithila region in the month of Kārtik (mainly November). This festival is celebrated by sisters for the welfare and prosperity of their brothers.
Nov 6, 2025

Sri Niwas Malla was the King of the Lalitpur Kingdom (1661 to 1685) whose golden throne is displayed once a year on Jestha Shukla Purnima.
Jun 27, 2024

Barahi community come together to build gigantic wheels of Rato Macchendranath chariot from scratch every 12 years
May 3, 2024

In Eastern Nepal homes belonging to the Tharus were decorated with beautiful mokha art on mud walls, however, they are being replaced by concrete ones.
Jan 4, 2024

Torana is more than just ornamental arches; they are a representation of Nepal's vast cultural and religious diversity.
Sep 10, 2023
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