The Tharu community will worship Dhikri on Kartik 1 as part of this year's Dashain celebrations, following a decision by community leaders at a meeting in Ghorahi on Friday.
The meeting settled the date and method of observing Dashain after confusion arose over the Ashtami tithi, according to the decision-makers.
Tharu leaders agree on Dashain observance
The decision was made by Tharu elders, Matanwa, Tharu ancestors, intellectuals, Deshbandhya Gurwa and Ghargurwa. The gathering agreed on Kartik 1 for the community's Dhikri worship.
