Tihar

             Tihar is one of the greatest festivals of Nepal. It is also known as Deepawali. It is generally celebrated in the month of Kartik. this festival is the sign of prosperity and love between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated through out the country with great joy and happiness. People from far places come to their houses to celebrate this festival. Brother's go to their sisters house.
             The first day of this festival is caled 'Kag Tihar' (The crow festival). On this day people worship crows.The second day of this festival is called 'Kukur Tihar' (The dog festival). On this day people worship the dogs. The third day of this festival ios called 'Gai Tihar' (The cow festival). People worshiop cow on this day by feeding them good food.The cow is supposed to be the incarnation of Laxmi(The Goddesses of Wealth). People play Deusi and Bhailo at this day. They also sing songs with the sound of madal. In this way they collect fruits, moneys and blessings. The fourth day of this festival is Ox festival. in this day we feed the oxes good foods. The fifth day is called Bhai Tika which is the most important day of the festival. Sisters put Tika on the forehead of their brothers and wish them a prosperous life. they also offers food, sweets, fruits and thread to their brothers and the brothers offers them money and other gifts.