Festival Of Lights
Summary
Tihar, one of Nepal’s most important festivals, will begin next week with rituals honoring crows, dogs, cows, Goddess Laxmi, and sibling bonds. The five-day celebration brings families together through lights, prayers, gifts, and traditional songs and dances.
Key Points
- Tihar, also called Deepawali or Yamapanchak, begins next week and celebrates lights, wealth, sibling bonds, and animals.
- The festival includes rituals for crows, dogs, cows, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, Mha Puja, and Bhai Tika.
- Traditions such as lighting diyos, making rangoli, and singing deusi-bhailo symbolize the victory of light over darkness.
- Tihar is a time for family reunions, festivities, and prayers for prosperity and protection.
