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to help them cross the Madi and Buldi rivers. Once, during monsoon season when there were not any boats a man with a heavy bag of salt from
Saranghat tried to cross the river himself but was overcome by the flooded river. They are believed to be the inhabitants of Terai region in the banks of Narayani river since several thousand years. Next theory is that
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There are various theory on the origin of Darai people. The word Darai is derivative of "Dharroo" which means "physically strong." People from ancient Tanahu used to go to
Saranghat (an ancient place in Nawalparasi) for shopping purposes - mainly for salt. On the way, boatmen (now called Bote) used
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Darai people follow
Hinduism and celebrate festivals such as Tihar(called Sohorai), Jarmathi, Teej, Amawsha, Badkibhat, Faguwa, Ghata Naach and Dashain. Their dress is similar to Magar and Gurung dress but their language is what differentiates them from others. In their appearance, attitudes and
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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
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districts. They are known as Daroe, Darhi, Daraie, Daras, Darad and Darai. According to census of 2021 their population is 18,695.
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