How Nepali artists are celebrating Tihar
Summary
Nepali artists are marking Tihar in different ways, from Richa Sharma’s ritual shopping and Alina Chauhan’s festival preparations to Khagendra Lamichhane spending the break writing a screenplay. Gauri Malla says she will not celebrate this year, while Arun Chhetri plans a virtual Bhai Tika with his sister abroad.
Key Points
- Richa Sharma is preparing for Lakshmi Puja with traditional purchases, rangoli, home cleaning and gifts for her brother on Bhai Tika.
- Alina Chauhan plans to do Lakshmi Puja at her business in Jhapa before heading home, while her store Ramani is seeing strong pre-Tihar sales.
- Gauri Malla says the loss of her parents and the Bhotekoshi floods have made this Tihar a period of mourning rather than celebration.
- Khagendra Lamichhane will use the Tihar break to write a new screenplay, and Arun Chhetri will celebrate Bhai Tika virtually with his sister abroad.
