Cultural Events

On the occasion of Vijaya Dashami, devotees across various parts of Kapilvastu district immersed Goddess Durga idols with grandeur, accompanied by traditional music, dances, and rituals in local rivers and streams. During Dashain, idols displayed in town squares, marketplaces, and villages of the district’s ten municipalities were immersed following special rituals and offerings on Navaratri. In some places, idols were installed from Ghatasthapana, while in many areas, they were established on Saptami after special worship. According to the District Administration Office, a total of 496 Durga idols had been installed across Kapilvastu’s ten municipalities. These idols, crafted at costs ranging…

Bardiya, Rajapur Municipality–5, Khallajaypur – The Tharu community of Bardiya is currently immersed in the vibrant celebrations of the ‘Sakhia Dance.’ Starting before Dashain and continuing for a few days after the festival, this traditional dance has added cultural vibrancy to the village. According to Badhghar Pradeshi Chaudhary of Khallajaypur, young women perform the dance while young men play the madal (traditional drum). The more the madal is played, the livelier the dance becomes. Typically, 20–25 young women dress in white phariya, red choli, and red ribbons while performing the Sakhia Dance. The Sakhia Dance is linked to the Mahabharata…

Madhyapur Thimi-7, Nagadesh – The annual ‘Kha Pihang Waigu’ Jatra was celebrated on Thursday night in Nagadesh, following the traditional practice of taking out the procession from the palace courtyard of Nagadesh on the night of Vijaya Dashami, the tenth day of Dashain. The jatra begins from the Malla-era palace in Nagadesh. At the end of the procession, participants perform “Bhuinfersi”—striking the Kubindo (a symbolic object) at the Siddhi Ganesh temple grounds—so the festival is also referred to as “Bhuinfersi Palegu” Jatra. During the procession, led by Pama Nayo (Chief Naike), participants dressed as Malla-era soldiers wore iron helmets and…