Jhijhiya
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Jhijhiya is a cultural folk dance of Mithila region of India and Nepal. It is performed during the Dusshera festival, in the Hindu month of Ashwin. The dance is performed to offer devotion towards god
Women performing Jhijhiya dance
Jhijhiya is performed from the first day of Navaratri to Bijaya Dashami in the Hindu month of Ashvin.
Sama Chakeva
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Saama Chakeba is a Hindu festival, originating from the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent. It is a festival of unity. It is celebrated in November and commences when birds begin their migratio
Sama Chakeva being celebrated in Sarlahi district of Madhesh Province, Nepal
Shama and her companions
Women celebrating Sama Chakeba
Celebration by Tharu people of Mithila