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Tharu communities in Rajapur celebrate Holika Parva; Families welcome new fire into the hearth (Photo Feature)
Our ancestors used to kindle the fire by rubbing the wood. They had no other options. Now, we have access to lighters and matchsticks. We don't need to worry about rubbing the wood pieces.
Kathmandu, March 7. On the evening of Fagu Purnima, Dangaura Tharu communities in Rajapur of Bardiya district celebrate the Holika Burning festival. The Tharu communities ignite a fresh fire during the festival, and each of the households welcomes the new fire into their kitchen hearth. In the past, making a fire was a difficult task.
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