Tihar dawns in Nepal and the experience is more than just overwhelming!<\/p>\n
While the whole of Nepal is abuzz with its own celebrations, Nepal\u2019s indigenous Tharu community has a unique way of celebrating the festivals of lights.<\/p>\n
During Tihar or Sohari, the Tharu village Bhangaha welcomes visitors with its unique cultural experience.<\/p>\n
Meghauli Serai, a Taj Safari lodge in collaboration with & Beyond in Chitwan arranges village visits to experience the Tharu Tihar celebrations.<\/p>\n
Besides experiencing the per-day Tihar celebrations<\/a>, visitors have a good opportunity to learn about the Tharu culture and the history behind the celebration.<\/p>\n As part of the celebrations, Tharu women dressed in saris and adorned with silver perform the traditional Tharu dance at the village square.<\/p>\n Additionally, the people of the community adorn their homes with diyas and move from door to door singing traditional Tharu songs, Bhailo<\/em> and Deusi.<\/em><\/p>\n Tharu people also give visitors the traditional raksi<\/em> (rice wine), popcorn, cigarettes<\/a> and sometimes even chocolates too.<\/p>\n Tharu Battle Against Poaching<\/strong>
\nThese Tharu activities support a community\u2019s conservation efforts to protect the regions Bengal tigers and Indian rhinos.<\/p>\n