Magar community engrossed in 'Bhume Puja' to please nature

Beni, 5 April (2023) - The Magar settlements in Myagdi district are agog with the unique cultural festivities associated with the Bhume Puja rituals. The Magar community is at this time of the year is engrossed in the Bhume Puja. The Bhume Puja is a traditional nature worship ritual by means of which the Magar people 'please the nature'.

In this connection, the Bhume Puja ritual was performed amidst festivities at Beg, Banduk of Raghuganga Rural Municipality-1 and in Chimkhola, Ward No 7 of the same rural municipality on Tuesday. The annual ritual is observed on what is called the 'Ujeli Mangalbar' or the first Tuesday during the bright half in the month of Chait as per the lunar calendar.