Tharu Tribe in Uttarakhand
⦿ Tharu is the largest tribe of Uttarakhand and Kumaon region.
⦿ Tharu lives in Khatima, Kichha, Nanakmatta, and Sitarganj.
⦿ They also lives in Tarai and Bhabar region.
⦿ 90% Population of Tharu lives in Udham Singh Nagar.
⦿ Tharu’s are Farmers, animal keeper and Hunter.
⦿ Tharu belongs to Kirath Vansh
⦿ They are close to Mongolian Tribe.
⦿ Gotra in Tharu known as Kuri.
⦿ Some important Gotra are Dahaith, Mahato, Battha, Rawat and Bawayak.
⦿ “Badwayak Gotra” is height Gotra in Tharu.
⦿ Rana, Kathriya, Dangriya, Jegima and Pachimaha are sub-cast of Tharu.
⦿ Gandhur is elder male member of the Tharu family
⦿ Badla Mairrage was famous in Tharu tribe.
⦿ Theen Tikathi mairrage is also famous.
⦿ Pakki Podi term related to marriage in tharu tribe.
⦿ Sagai rasam in tharu known as “Aapna Paraya”
⦿ UdhamSingh Nagar has the highest population of Tharu Tribe.
⦿ Lagoti is the traditionally dress in Tharu.
⦿ Ring Dance is related to Tharu Tribe.
⦿ Pachavan Devi is related to Tharu Tribe.
⦿ Baggi-Bagga game is related to Tharu.
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