Darai people (Nepali:दरै) are an indigenous ethnic tribal community native to Nepal.[1] Most of their population live in hills and inner terai of Nepal in the banks of Narayani river with the largest concentration in Tanahu, Chitwan,Gorkha, and Nawalparasi districts. According to census of 2078 BS (2021-2022), their population is 18,695. [1]
Culture and languageedit
Darai people have their distinct language belonging to Tibeto-Burman group.
Most of them follow Hinduism and celebrate festivals such as Tihar(called Sohorai), Jarmathi, Teej, Amawsha, Badkibhat, Faguwa, Ghata Naach and Dashain.[2]
Darai people use earthen pots for daily works, such as to carry water and prepare alcoholic drinks. They use limited metal tools made of iron, bronze, copper and aluminium. They also build a distinct house called Ghumaune Ghar.[2]
Originedit
There are various theory on the origin of Darai people. They are believed to be the inhabitant of Terai region in the banks of Narayani river since several thousand years.Next theory is that Prithvi Narayan Shah divided the Karnali region into various daras which is the origin of the word Darai. Darais is also mentioned in the Mahabharat, Manusmriti and Haribanshapurana.[2]
Referencesedit
^ abKhadka, Shree Krishna (2017), SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS OF DARAI COMMUNITY, Department of Sociology/Anthropology Patan Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University
^ abcDhakal, Dubi Nanda (2011), The Darai language, Faculty of Linguistics
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