Written by: Rudrayani Shrestha - 30045, Grade IV
Posted on: 02 March, 2022
Tihar is known as Deepawali. It is one of the greatest festivals of the Hindu religion. It generally falls in the month of Kartik. Tihar festival is also known as the festival of light. People keep their houses and surrounding very clean, they decorate their houses with flowers, candles, pictures and lights. Different patterns and designs of rangoli are made. Rangoli is regarded as the sign of welcome to goddess Laxmi.
Tihar festival is celebrated for five days. The first day is called “Kag Puja”. On this day crow is worshipped as the messenger carrier. The second day is known as “Kukur Puja”, on this day people worship dogs as the protector of their house and properties. The third day of Tihar is known as ‘Laxmi Puja”, goddess Laxmi is worshipped in the evening and the cow is worshipped in the morning as the incarnation of goddess Laxmi. People celebrate this day grandly. People play Deusi and Bhailo by gathering. The fourth day is known as “Govardhan Puja”, on this day oxen are worshipped and in the Newar community, they perform “Mha Puja”, which is also known as self-worship. This day marks the new year of Nepal Sambat. The last day of Tihar is known as “Bhai Tika”. Sisters worship their brothers. They put tika and garland. It is done for the long life and protection of their brothers. Brothers also provide gifts to their sisters. It is an occasion to strengthen the relationship between brothers and sisters.
