FASTING TRADITION

Fasting tradition is generally prevailed in Awadhi community of Central-Western Terai of Nawalparsi, Kapilwastu, Banke and others. Not only the Awadhi women but almost women off all caste living in the Terai region has the tradition of fasting. Fasting is observed during some occasion like Holi, Naagpanchami, Deepawali, Bibahpanchami etc. Married women observe fasting for long life of their husbands. Likewise unmarried ladies observe this to get good , healthy and wealthy husband.
Observing fasting is scientifically good as our body needs rest in the same way our systems of body also needs rest. Sometimes it can be harmful in case of a person not feeling well observes fasting. So one who are weak and not feeling well should not observe such ceremony cause it may lead to serious accident. We can even find small child observing fasting which cannot be good for them so such practice should be avoided by children.

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