In this special episode, I sit down with my 80-year-old grandmother, Chijmali Magar, for a rare conversation in the Magar Khaam language. She takes us back to her youth, when salt was not just a commodity but a lifeline. Through her vivid memories, we explore the struggles of salt trading, the cultural fabric of that era, and the social life of the past. She recalls a time when today's Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan was nothing but a dense jungle, untouched by houses or roads. Join us as we step into a world that once was, filled with resilience, tradition, and forgotten landscapes.

This is the first test episode of the Magar Khaam Chronicles podcast. In this episode, we will be speaking in Nepali, but from the next episodes onward, we will continue in the Magar Khaam language.

If you want to discuss everything about the Magar Khaam tribe—their history, culture, language, traditions, and social life—welcome to this journey!

Join us as we explore the rich folklore, rituals, oral histories, and the evolving socio-political realities of the Magar Khaam community.

Don’t forget to tune in – this is just the beginning of rediscovering our roots, voices, and stories!