Bhujahawa Fair in Harnatand of Tharuhat of West Champaran
Harnatand is major Tharu tribal-dominated area located in the Bagaha-2 block of West Champaran (Bihar). It is known as the "Capital of Tharuhat" - Tharuhat that is land of the Tharus. The area is rapidly developing into a medical hub. The Tharu Festival Fair is also held here annually.
Key information about Harnatand, Bihar:
- Importance: This area is an important centre of the Tharu community.
- Medical Hub: Despite being a remote area earlier, there are now many nursing homes and clinics here, where doctors from the Tharu community are also providing their services.
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| Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha in Kaji Health Centre in Harnatand in Tharuhat |
- Tharu Festival Fair: The famous Tharu Festival Fair, formerly known as the Bhujahawa Fair, is held here every year. Earlier this fair was known as the Bhujahawa Fair because people would bring "Anandi Bhuja" and Chokha from home. It was customary to eat bhuja-chokha after offering prayers to Lord Shiva which gave the fair its early name Bhujahawa.
- This fair showcases the local Tharu culture and traditions.
- Geographical location: This area is located in the West Champaran district. The Someshwar hills are also located nearby.
- Development: There is a demand for setting up a degree college and nursing college here, which will further boost education and health services in the area.
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| Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha near the Someshwar Hills in Tharuhat |
This place is a unique confluence of preservation and development of Tharu culture.
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