Tihar (Deepawali / Festival of Lights)
- Name (English)
- Tihar (Deepawali / Festival of Lights)
- Type
- Festival
- Description
Tihar
Tihar (also called Deepawali or Yamapanchak) is Nepal's festival of lights, celebrated for 5 days in Kartik (October–November).
Five Days
- Kaag Tihar: Worship of crows, considered messengers of Yama.
- Kukur Tihar: Worship of dogs, revered as guardians of the afterlife.
- Gai Tihar / Laxmi Puja: Worship of cows and Goddess Laxmi; houses are decorated with diyas.
- Goru Tihar / Mha Puja: Worship of oxen; Newars celebrate Mha Puja (self-worship).
- Bhai Tika: Sisters apply a colorful tika on brothers' foreheads for longevity.
- Religious Association
- Hindu
- Region / Province
- Nationwide
- Cultural Significance
- Second most important festival; celebrates the bond between siblings and worship of light