Sama Chakewa Festival 2082 Held in Janakpurdham
Maithili Bikas Kosh Janakpurdham organized the Sama Chakewa Mahotsav 2082 on Sunday evening in the courtyard of Janaki Temple, the capital city of Madhesh Province. The festival was held to preserve and promote the art and culture of Mithila.
Performances and Timing
Thirteen groups of sisters from the region performed the Sama Chakewa play. The Kosh allotted 20 minutes to each group to present their performance. During their turn, the participants also presented various songs related to Sama Chakewa.
Awards
According to Kosh Chair Jivnath Chaudhary, the winning groups among the 13 were awarded as follows:
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First: Rs 11,000 with certificate
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Second: Rs 7,000 with certificate
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Third: Rs 5,000 with certificate
Guests and Attendance
The program was attended by Madhesh Provincial Assembly Member Ram Ashish Yadav, Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City Mayor Manoj Sah, and Janaki Temple Mahant Ram Tapeshwar Das, along with individuals from various sectors.
Cultural Context
The Sama Chakewa festival begins after the Kharna of Chhath and concludes on the day of Kartik Purnima. In the Tarai–Madhesh region, sisters play Sama each midnight, praying for the long life of their brothers.
Madhesh Pradesh Festival