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Raji Tribe of Nepal Part-2
Raji Tribe of Nepal Part-2

Rajis are experts in fishing, boating, hunting, collecting honey, and edible plants. It is evident from the study that the endangered Raji ethnic tribe of Nepal have their own practices for living.

May 24, 2026

Raji Tribe of Nepal Part-1
Raji Tribe of Nepal Part-1

Raji tribe, known as Phan in Raji language, is one of the endangered indigenous ethnic groups of Nepal. Some scholars have mentioned them as Ban Manis, Ban Rawat, Ban Raja, Raji, and Raute.

May 17, 2026

Mokha Art
Mokha Art

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 real story of the Tharus
The real story of the Tharus

The Tharus are of Nepalese origin. They originated in Nepal and around Kapilvastu and are today to be found all over Nepal Tarai and many bordering districts of India, ranging from the border of Uttar Pradesh to the border of Bengal.

May 3, 2026

Tharu Economy, Social Organization, and Culture
Tharu Economy, Social Organization, and Culture

Tharus have their own language, culture, tradition, practices, and organizational institution that are very different from mainstream society of Nepal. However, the western and eastern Tharus have different cultures and social organizations.

Apr 5, 2026

Fishing Occupation of Tharus
Fishing Occupation of Tharus

Tharus are fond of fishing. Tharu men and women, young and old, fish throughout the year. Fishing is regarded as a pleasant pastime.

Feb 15, 2026

Indigenous Tharu fable gets new life in Nepal's ‘Budhani‘
Indigenous Tharu fable gets new life in Nepal's ‘Budhani‘

“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

Arghum
Arghum

Arghum is a funerary practice that is usually performed on the 45th day after death by the Gurung community.

Nov 27, 2025

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