HAPPY DIWALI - Tihar - The Festival of Light & Colors

Tihar - Diwali - The Festival of Light & Colors

The festival is the largest festival of the Hindu religion since decades. This festival is celebrated on the day of Kartik Krishna Pariya Triodashi by the name of Kaag Tihar and is celebrated on the second day of Kartik Shukla party. Celebrated for five days, it is also known as Yamapancha. This five-day festival is especially celebrated in Nepal.



The festival of lights, known as Tihar honors Yama, the God of Death, meanwhile the worship of Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth dominates the festivities.



This festival is noted for lighting up of homes with candles, oil-wick lamps and electric lights.



Best Features:

Deusi & Bhailo (Cultural Program)

Display Colorful Flowers & Lights

Bhai Tika (Sister's blessing her Brother with 5 colors DOT TIKE & Flowers Mala on foreheads)



Colorful Festival: Tihar Festival



Day 1 - Kaag (Crow) Puja

On the first day Kaag Tihar, is the day of the crow, the informant of Yama is worshipped.



Day 2 - Kukur (Dog) Puja, 

The second day Kukur Tihar is for worshipping the dogs as the agents of Yama.



Day 3 - Gai Tihar, Lakshmi Puja

On the third day is Gai Tihar and Laxmi  Puja. On this day cow is offered prayers and food in the morning, and Goddess Laxmi is offered elaborate prayers and puja in the evening.

During the day known as Laxmi Puja, the Goddess of Wealth, is welcomed to people’s homes by making a path of footprints leading into the house. All lights are kept on and the doors and windows kept open to let in the goddess. Rows of lamps are placed along windows and doors, with the strong hope that Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth notices and enters. The day also belongs to the cow that represents Laxmi. 

It is also traditional to go from house to house singing Tihar songs and best owing blessings, where upon the residents of the house give money in return.





Day 4 - Gobardhan Puja (oxen), Mha Puja, Newari New Year

The fourth day is for the draught animal, oxen when the Newari community also performs Mha Puja dedicated to oneself.



Day 5 - Bhai (Brothers) Tika

The fifth day is Brothers’ Day when sisters put tika on their brothers’ foreheads and give blessings.

Bhai Tika is the day people look forward to. In some communities, sisters and brothers accept tika from each other. Bhai means brother in Nepali. Brothers and sisters honor each other and the sisters pray to Yama, the God of Death, for their brothers' progress, prosperity and longevity.





What Includes:

1. Saipatri Phool Ko Mala

2. Sel Roti & Fruits

3. Pancha Color Tika with Okhar & Prasad

4. Dhaka Topi

5. Masu Bhat



These 10 countries also celebrate Diwali just like us we do in NEPAL.

1. Nepal

2. India

3. Srilanka

4. Fiji

5. Mouritius

6. Indonesia

7. Thailand

8. Malaysia

9. Guyana (South America)

10. Suriname (South America)



Happy Tihar 2019 to all family members.



Best Wishes

http:www.holidaynepal.com

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