SaralnamaNOTICE: The annual 'Daridra Pitai' tradition was observed in Buxar. Villagers gathered before sunrise to beat old winnowing baskets and brooms, symbolically driving out poverty. This centuries-old custom follows Diwali night's Lakshmi Puja. Locals believe it removes negativity and brings prosperity. Women chanted 'Stay Lakshmi, Go Poverty' while circling their homes. The ritual ended with burning the symbolic 'poverty' in fields. Elders applied homemade kajal to family members' eyes for protection. Despite modernization, this practice remains strong in rural UP and Bihar, showcasing the enduring power of folk beliefs. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 09:12 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- NOTICE: The annual 'Daridra Pitai' tradition was observed in Buxar on 15 Nov 2023
- Villagers gathered before sunrise to beat old winnowing baskets and brooms, symbolically driving out poverty
- This centuries-old custom follows Diwali night's Lakshmi Puja