The vibrant festival of Holi, known as “Phaguwa” in the Tharu language, holds immense significance within the Tharu community. Celebrated annually on the full moon day of April, this festival boasts unique features that set it apart. During the Phaguwa festival, the entire village comes together to construct a temporary shed called “Chir” from mustard straw. This Chir is erected in the village’s farmland, known as “Samati” in Tharu language. Prior to the burning of the Chir, the village’s respected leader, known as the Mukhiya, performs a sacred ritual by offering chicken, egg, and bread to the deity within the shed. As the Chir begins to burn, the Tharu community engages in a sacred dance in front of the burning structure. The following morning, the entire village gathers around the shed, participating in a dance accompanied by sticks, damphu, and dholka, a traditional musical instrument. The festival culminates with the participants taking tikas, seeking blessings from the ashes of the burned Chir, and immersing themselves in the river.