Preparations are being made for Maghe Sankranti in Mithilanchal
-
Media Baaji
- Thu, 8 January 2026
Kathmandu. Grand preparation for Maghe Sankranti festival is going on in the entire Mithila region including Mahottari. Maghe Sankranti festival is also famous as Tila Sankranti festival in Mithilanchal. In the local language it is called Tila Sankranti and in some places it is also called Tila Sankrayat.
During this festival, it is customary to eat laddoos made by adding sugar to chiura, bhuja and sesame in every house in Mithila. As there is a custom to eat khichdi which is made by mixing rice, dal, ghee and vegetables together, now the common people here are busy in gathering the necessary items for preparing the festival dishes like sakhkhar, chiura, bhuja, sesame, ginger, special type of rice, urid and kurthi dal, ghee, yam and other delicious vegetables.
Related News
Today, Sita and Rama are worshiped and the wedding Panchami is being celebrated
Kathmandu. In memory of the marriage of Sita and Ram on the day of Marg Top Shukla Panchami in the Treta Yuga, the marriage panchami festival is being celebrated today by worshiping Ram Sita all over the country.
...
Mithila Madhyamik Parikrama starts today
Kathmandu. With the completion of Mahashivratri, Mithila Madhyamiki Parikrama has started from today. Along with the 15-day religious journey, preparations have been made for the reception and management of pilgrims in Mahottari. Travelers will en...
Blood donation on the eve of Traffic Week 2082
Kathmandu. On the eve of Accident Reduction Special Campaign and Traffic Week 2082, Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has organized a blood donation program at Ramshahpath on Friday for the support of road accident victims.
One hundred...
This is the minimum temperature of Kathmandu valley today
Kathmandu. Kathmandu Valley is getting colder. However, this morning the temperature is slightly higher than yesterday. According to meteorologist Rojan Lamichhane of the weather forecasting division, the minimum tempe...
Tata Sumo accident in Makwanpur: 6 dead, four identified
Kathmandu. Six people were killed in a Tata Sumo accident at Bhimfedi-6 Jurikhet in Makwanpur on Sunday evening. Among the deceased, two Nepalese and two Indian nationals have been identified, while the identity of two people is yet to be revealed...
263rd Army Establishment Day was celebrated in Tundikhel
Kathmandu. Today, the Nepali Army celebrated the 263rd Foundation Day and Mahashivratri with various programs. President Ramchandra Paudel participated as the chief guest in a special ceremony organized by the Nepali Army at Sainik Manch Tundikhel...