Written by: Himamsu Bal - 2030013, Grade II
Posted on: 25 November, 2020
Tihar is one of the greatest festivals of Nepal. This festival is also known as Depawali. It is celebrated as the symbol of prosperity and love between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated for 5 days. The first day is called Kag Tihar. The crow is supposed to be the messenger of Yama. People worship and feed the crow on this day. The second day is Kukur Tihar. People worship dogs by offering them garlands and feeding them delicious foods. The third day is called the Gai Tihar. The cow is supposed to be the incarnation of Laxmi. People worship cows by giving them garlands and good food. In the evening every house is full of light ,and makes Rangoli .Children and Young people play with fire-crackers. They perform Deusi Bhailo by visiting every door, singing songs, dancing and collecting money, fruits and sweets. In every house people make sweets and delicious foods. Every house is decorated with colourful lights and lamps to welcome the goddess Laxmi .The fourth day is the ox festival. Oxen are worshipped and fed good food. The fifth day is the most important day, Bhaitika.On this day, sisters put Tikka to their brothers and wish them a long life. They also offer sweets, fruits,drinks and delicious foods and brothers offers presents and money to their sisters.
