INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 25Nepali Congress president and former Prime Minister, Sher
Bahadur Deuba, has said that there are several religious and cultural customs and traditions to be proud of in our society that is full of
NC President Deuba: Nepal proud of its rich religious and cultural heritage
Constitution guarantees rights of all: NC president Deuba
He said so in a message of best wishes he extended to all the Tharu sisters on the occasion of the
The NC president, on his and party's behalf, wished for the happiness, peace and prosperity to the Tharu women, stating the Jitiya festival
has left a deep impression and special identity in the lifestyle of the Tharu community.This festival is observed in the Tarai region of
Nepal, especially by the women belonging to the Tharu community
In this festival women observe a fast, wishing for the health and long life of the family members.
Leader Deuba wished that
may this festival foster an environment of happiness, peace and prosperity in every household and inspire one and all to preserve one's
religion, culture, customs and traditions as well as to foster social harmony.
This article first appeared/also appeared in https://thehimalayantimes.com