Multifaceted Dimensions of Chhath Festival: A Case of Terai, Nepal

Authors

  • Bhanu Bhakta Khadka Kathmandu University, School of Education
  • Prakash Chandra Bhattarai Kathmandu University, School of Education
  • Radheshyam Thakur Nepal Open University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jrj.v4i1.82419

Keywords:

acculturation, diffusionism, cross-cultural bridge, ecotourism, qualitative inquiry

Abstract

Chhath is an antique popular bi-annual Hindu festival devoted to the God of energy - Sun for sustaining life on the earth. The Hindus  worship the sun very enthusiastically and pray for the well-being, success, and progress of their family members, friends, and elders. According to Hinduism, Sun worship is related to healing a range of skin diseases. Given this context, a qualitative inquiry was carried out in Kathmandu to explore the multifaceted dimensions that influenced people to celebrate it from time immemorial. Data were collected and interpreted through cultural diffusion theory. The finding shows that this festival has not only economic, socio-cultural but also spiritual, scientific aspects so it has gained much popularity from past to present.

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Published

2025-07-29

How to Cite

Khadka, B. B., Bhattarai, P. C., & Thakur, R. (2025). Multifaceted Dimensions of Chhath Festival: A Case of Terai, Nepal. Janabhawana Research Journal, 4(1), 39–54. https://doi.org/10.3126/jrj.v4i1.82419

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025)

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