KATHMANDU, Nov 8: People from the Tharu community have celebrated Sama-Chakeva, a festival that marks the affectionate brother-sister relationship, today at Maitighar, Kathmandu.
On the first day of the 10-day festival, the womenfolk collect clay and make and decorate the idols of Sama-Chakeva with various colors.
They later submerge the idols in ponds or rivers or in the recently-plowed land on the eleventh day of full moon to mark the end of the festival.
Ex-Kamalaris now celebrate Maghi with full enthusiasm
Carrying the same idols in bamboo baskets, they sing chorus in Mithila language and dance across roundabouts, thoroughfares, public spaces and temples throughout the festivity.
While observing the rituals, they also wish for a long and healthy life of their brothers.
Here are some pictures taken by Republica photojournalist Prasan Gurung in Kathmandu on Tuesday:
