MAGAR

 Magars of Nepal are settled mostly in the middle regions of Nepal. They are also found in eastern Nepal and other parts of the Kingdom. Tihun Rana, Thapa, Ale, Pun, Budhathoki and Gharti are all the different classes of magars and that they discriminate between higher and lower class Magars. Magars are in general Buddhist by faith, but those in the southern parts of Nepal have changed themselves in the lines of Aryan culture in their way of life and religion. Those in the north are directly influenced by Tibetan religion and culture. 

Many Magars are engaged in agriculture where as others work as carpenter, masons and other type of manual workers. In some areas they make mats, bamboo products and other indigenous goods. 

Districtwise, a large number of Magars live in Palpa, Tanahu, Myagdi, Pyuthan and Rolpa. They are also found in Arghakhanchi, Syangja, Parbat, Baglung, Dolpa, Surkhet, Sindhuli and Udaypur. Research scholars opine that the Sen kings and Thakuris of the Magrant districts are also Magars. These facts make the Magars as one of the most pervasive ethnic groups of Nepal. Their language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family. They have their own unique dress codes and culture which are gradually getting  lost and forgotten. They are Buddhist by religion. The Magar priest is called Bhusal. According to the census of 1991, the present Magar population stands at 7.2% of the national total.