TAJPURIAS

Tajpurias are a minority group of the population mainly found in the districts of Jhapa and Morang. Though their language and culture are almost akin to the Rajbanshis, Tajpuria women do not pierce their noses and use ornaments as Rajbanshi women do. No Marriage takes place between these two ethnic groups of communities. Tajpurias have their own religion. Alcohol is a must in all religious rituals. They are engaged in artistic craftsmanship different from those of  Rajbanshis. Farming is the major occupation of Tajpurias. Though Rabanshis and Tajpurias dress similarly, the latter use hand stitching themselves. They have the system of burying their dead bodies instead of cremating them as is the general practice of many other ethnic groups in Nepal.