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tihar

Tihar Tihar  is one of the major Hindu festivals that is celebrated for five days in October or early November every year. It is the festival of lights that brings the worship of  Laxmi,  the Goddess of Wealth along with the worship of dog, crow and cow respectively. On the last day, brothers are greeted and blessed by the sisters. The crow and the dog are regarded as the envoy of the  the God . The first two day observes their worship. On the third day, cow is worshiped in the morning and  Laxmi,  the Goddess of Wealth is worshiped in the evening with a belief that she would bring fortune to the worshiper. Women keep fast on this day and prepare  Sel rotis  for offering the goddess. Every house, buildings and temples are graced by the rows of light, usually the traditional Nepali lamp of twisted cotton wick in a small clay bowl of mustard oil.   The last day of Tihar is called as Bhai Tihar, commonly known as Bhai Tika. On thi...

Dashain

Dashain    Dashain is the greatest festival of Hindus. It is celebrated for fifteen days in the month of Aswin. All the schools,colleges, government and non-government organizations remain closed during this festival.    The first nine days are called Navaratri (nine nights). During these days, people worship Durga, the Goddess of power. The tenth day is called Vijaya Dashami.    The seventh day of Dashain is called Saptami or Fulpati. The eighth and ninth days ae called Maha Asthami and Maha Nawami. On these days, people sacrifice goats, hens,  etc.   Tenth day is called Bijaya Dashami. On this day, seniors bless their juniors putting tika and jamara. It continues up to Kojagrath Purnima, which is the last day of Dashain.During Dashain, people spend their time having delicious meal. People clean their houses and wear fine clothes. Many people eat meat. Dashain is the time of happiness All classes of people weather rich or poor celebr...