Gai Tihar being observed today
Summary
Gai Tihar is being observed across Nepal today with worship of cows and offerings of sweets. The ritual holds deep religious and cultural significance, with some communities also tying the Rakshabandhan thread to the cow’s tail after worship.
Key Points
- The fourth day of Tihar is being observed nationwide with cow worship and offerings of sweets.
- Cows are revered in Hinduism as sacred and culturally important animals.
- In some parts of Nepal, cow worship is performed on Kartik Krishna Aunsi, while scriptural traditions place it at the end of Aunsi and the beginning of Pratipada.
- Religious guru Prof. Dr. Ramchandra Gautam says more people are now setting aside money instead of offering actual cows because they are becoming scarce.
