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VOICE OF THARUS: Tharus, superstitions and a jackal’s horn

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Friday, August 8, 2014. Tharus, superstitions and a jackal’s horn. I never imagined it would be such a useful item when I clicked the image of a jackal’s horn. Tharus have a strong belief in dhamis and baidhwas (the shamans). In evil powers and spirits. According to Tharus the horn, actually muscles, protrudes out on the lead jackal’s head like a wart when it is howling in packs during a full moon night. And grants invulnerability to the bearer in lawsuits. So are you convinced with my belting out so far?

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VOICE OF THARUS: Collection of Tharu songs sung during different rituals

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Collection of Tharu songs sung during different rituals. Tharus have inherited a rich culture from their ancestors. However, many traditions have been encroached and manipulated by the influence of new settlers – migrants from hills and neighbouring states of India. Earlier and even till date, Tharus have a rich tradition of singing songs during rituals ranging from birth till death. The collection includes songs sung during the Ghardekh. And during the installing of Maruwa.

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VOICE OF THARUS: 10 important Tharu festivals

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Saturday, March 24, 2012. 10 important Tharu festivals. The Tharus celebrate the very first day of the year (1st of Baishakh/mid April) by sprinkling water on each other. The elders put water on the forehead and head of the young ones with blessing while the young people put water on the feet of the elders to pay respect. Compatriots sprinkle water on each other’s body. In Saptari District and Salahesh Fulwair. In the Siraha District. Sweet cake), kheer. Worship) in the evening. Jitiya is one of the most...

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VOICE OF THARUS: The motifs and messages on doors of Tharu households

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Friday, February 13, 2015. The motifs and messages on doors of Tharu households. It is a fascinating image. A well-carved door. Few months back, I was mailed an image of a door from another Tharu household which was being readied for exhibition. I could just decipher the name of the house owner from the door and few wild figures including deer, elephants and tigers carved on the door. Looking at the animals carved on the door, I guess it was either from a house in Chitwan or Bardia district. It’s b...

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VOICE OF THARUS: Jhutti – the rice stalk artistry

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Monday, February 11, 2008. Jhutti – the rice stalk artistry. Kakahi - the comb. Kauwa tholi - the crow's beak. Maur - the bridegroom's turban. Patiya - the mat. Meanwhile the farmers prepare jhuttis – artistic form of rice stalk sheaf weaving. Especially, the Tharus prepare jhuttis for each variety of rice they harvest. The jhuttis are hung high on the meh (the bamboo pole to which the oxen are tethered while threshing rice). Art inspired by nature, for love of nature. The belief is that – after th...

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VOICE OF THARUS: Digging for Tharu roots

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Digging for Tharu roots. Book Review: The Kings of Nepal and the Tharu of the Tarai. Edited by Gisele Krasukopff and Pamela Deuel Meyer rusca press and CNAS. A new book pores through royal records to find how past kings dealt with Nepal's indigenous Tharus. CK Lal in Nepali Times (Courtesy: Nepali Times). Land administration in the tarai for the benefit of the rulers is the basic theme of all the lal mohars in the collection. The current Chairman of the Raj Parishad Parshu Nara...

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VOICE OF THARUS: Tharu community celebrates Maghi

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Monday, January 17, 2011. Tharu community celebrates Maghi. KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on Friday said the government is committed to protect the rights of the indigenous Tharu community. Saying that the Tharu community is rich in its traditional culture and rituals, the prime minister said the Tharus are considered the sons of the land because of their relation with the soil since ages. Central general secretary of the council Raj Kumar Lekhi said the Tharu community is still fa...

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VOICE OF THARUS: Mallu Mahato – the man who rode a rhino for mere five rupees (five cents)

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Thursday, April 2, 2015. Mallu Mahato – the man who rode a rhino for mere five rupees (five cents). Mallu Mahato's portrait on the wall of Bulbul Nest Guest House. Photo by Ujjwal Acharya. Used with permission. While the case of a runaway rhinoceros wreaking havoc in Hetauda. Is going viral in the social media and mainstream media, you will be surprised to know that a man in Sauraha of Chitwan rode a rhino for a mere bet of NRs 5 (5 cents). Hemanta Mishra, in his acclaimed book The Soul of the Rhino.

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VOICE OF THARUS: July 2015

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Friday, July 31, 2015. There’s a great deal of prejudice and ignorance regarding Tharu people – Piers Locke. Anthropologist Piers Locke driving his elephant, Sitasma Kali. Photograph by Piers Locke. Used with permission. Sanjib Chaudhary from Voice of Tharus spoke to Dr Locke about his research and his perception about the Tharu elephant handlers. Here’s an excerpt of the interview. Voice of Tharus (VOT): How did you become interested in elephant management and particularly in Nepal? The chief of the gov...