[1] It is popular in Nepalese diasporic communities of India (Darjeeling, Assam, Sikkim) Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar.

[2][3] Dressed colorfully with rich ornaments, the dancers dance to commemorate "the victory of good over evil", accompanied by the traditional Nepali Naumati Baja orchestra.

[2] Maruni Nach has been one of the significant identity of the Magar community since from the distant past until the present moment.

In recent years, the dance has become in danger of extinction, due to lack of interest by young people in learning it.

Maruni is performed by both men and women who dress in colorful clothes, shining ornaments, and nose rings.