Experience Festival of Lights

The important Hindu’s festival Tihar is also commonly known as Deepawali which means ‘Festival of Lights’. Tihar usually falls after Dashain in the month of Kartik, during November and October. It is celebrated for five consecutive days. The unique thing about this festival is that people not only worship God but also animals like crow, Dogs, cows and ox. It is believed that these animals are closely associated with ancestors and god of death Yamaraj, Goddess of wealth and luck Laxmi and Kuber. This festival provides an important place for animals and defines benevolent coexistence and the importance of the relationship between humans and animals. On the very first day, Kaag puja is celebrated i.e. worshipping crow, it’s believed that crow is the messenger of the god of death, Yamaraj. On the second day, Kukur puja is conducted i.e. worshipping dogs. As we all know that dogs are the best companions to humans, they only know the language of love and are very loyal to us. On that auspicious day, human’s best animal friend dogs are worshipped acknowledging for their loyalty, companionship and they are also regarded as a messenger of the god of death. On the third day, Cow and mother Laxmi are worshipped. This day carries great importance in Nepal and it is also said to be Dhanteras, It is believed that on this day mother Laxmi will come to each house so people decorate their house with lights, flowers and different decorative items. People worship cows that day and cows are considered holy animals in Nepal regarding cows as Mother Laxmi. On the fourth day, Govardhan puja is conducted, i.e worshipping for Govardhan hill, who saved farmers from Strom and catastrophe and commemorates the child tales of Lord Krishna. On the last day, people celebrate Bhai Tika and Maha puja which means worshipping brothers and ownself respectively.

Highlights

• This festival is celebrated in almost all parts of the country and especially Kathmandu on night times during tihar is worth wandering and roaming around.

• The festive vibes in addition to deusi bhailo, A traditional song and dance fascinate every jolly lad. It is performed by the youngsters in households and in return HH owner gives money, rice grains, Ring-shaped rice bread Sel roti, fruits and sweets.

• Explore the Unique culture, tradition and city tour inTihar Nights.

• Try unique sweets and authentic dishes which are only prepared during Tihar.

• The environment itself is pleasant and lively which makes all the stress and worries miles away far from you.