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 this day, sisters pray for the long life of their brothers.
It is celebrated with lights, lighting the butter lamp every where in the house. Children and elder enjoy fire crackers, go door to door singing Deusi and Bhailo (traditional Tihar song and dance) and enjoy the Selroti .
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