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The Rais come from
surrounding hills in the North-
Eastern Nepal ; mainly near Dhankuta,
Terhathum , Bhojpur and Arun and
Dudh valleys. Likewise , the Limbus
come from the extreme east of Nepal;
mainly from the region of Taplejung,
Khotang and Arun Valley.
The Rais are neither purely Hindu
nor Buddhist. They have their own
tutelary deities and beliefs.
Tibetan lamaism has, however, great
influence in their rites and
rituals. The Limbus whereas follow a
mixture of Shivaism, Buddhism and
Animism.
Economy and trade
The Rais mainly derive their
subsistence from agriculture. They
cultivate paddy, millet, wheat, corn
and even cotton. They also form a
strong group in the Gorkha regiment,
Royal Army of Nepal , and police.
The Limbus whereas are mostly
farmers. An ancient strange
tradition prohibits them from
working in the fields on the full
moon and new moon days. There is no
apparent and logical reason for the
tradition.
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