This mid-winter festival marks the transition ... has declared a public holiday for Maghe Sankranti/Maghi, highlighting its importance in Nepal's cultural calendar.

Men and women dressed in traditional Tharu costumes during Maghi Parba celebration in ... and parba means festival. “In Nepal, we celebrate it with many religious rituals, which are not quite ...

"Today is Maghe Sankranti. This is also the Maghi festival of Tharu community in Tarai area. This day is also called Makar Sankranti as the Sun moves from the Tropic of Capricorn towards the ...