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- Tihar (also known as Deepawali and Yamapanchak) is a five-day Hindu festival of Diwali celebrated in Nepal and the Indian regions of Sikkim and Gorkhaland (particularly the towns of Darjeeling and Kalimpong), which host a large number of ethnic Indian Gorkhas
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Tihar (also known as Deepawali and Yamapanchak) is a five-day Hindu festival of Diwali celebrated in Nepal and the Indian regions of Sikkim and Gorkhaland (particularly the towns of Darjeeling and Kalimpong), which host a large number of ethnic Indian Gorkhas
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Diwali (English: / d ɪ ˈ w ɑː l iː /; Deepavali, [4] IAST: Dīpāvalī) is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions. [a] It symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
Dec 15, 2020 · Tihar Festival, also known as Deepawali or Diwali, is a significant and vibrant festival celebrated in Nepal. This auspicious event holds great importance in Nepalese culture and the Hindu religion, as it symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Jun 21, 2023 · Tihar, also known as Deepawali or Diwali, is a five-day festival that holds a significant place in the hearts of Nepalese people. It is a time when families gather, houses are adorned with intricate Rangolis, and the aroma of incense fills the air.
Nov 11, 2020 · Tihar is also known as “The Festival of Lights” and”Festival of Flowers”, as the houses are illuminated with additional lights and adorned with garlands. The five-day festival of lights, honors Yama, the god of death, and marks prosperity or praying for it to Goddess Lakshmi.