Maghe Sankranti

Maghe Sankranti is celebrated on the first day of Magh. Nepalese people celebrate it as the beginning of the auspicious month of Magh. Hinduism followers celebrate this festival by taking ritual dip in holy river confluences, most notably in Devghat, Chitwan. Families get together during the day and eat meals together. Sesame seed, laddus, molasses, ghee, sweet potatoes and yam are included in the menu. Also called “Maghi”, it is the biggest festival of Tharu community and it marks the end of the year and beginning of new one. Tharu community, cook a special dish called “Dhikri” for this day which is a roll of rice flour that is steamed and consume with different type of meat.

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