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- According to Hindu Nepali reckoning, the date of Tihar falls on 15th day of the dark fortnight in the auspicious Nepali month of Kartik or the month of October/November in English calendar. This Tihar day falls on the Amavasya or the no moon day.
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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.
- Bhai Tika, Deepawali, Yamapanchak
- Religious
- Prayers and religious rituals
Dec 15, 2020 · This festival begins from Kartik Krishna Dwadasi to Kartik Shukla Dwitiya in Nepali and October-November in English which altogether lasts for five days. Author | Deepak Raj Bhatta Date Published: 15 Dec, 2020. Tihar Festival, also known as Deepawali or Diwali, is a significant and vibrant festival celebrated in Nepal.
- Kaag Tihar. The first day of Tihar is known as “Kaag Tihar”. “Kaag” translates as "crow" in Nepali. People worship crows by offering them food to satisfy their hunger.
- Kukur Tihar. The second day of Tihar is known as “Kukur Tihar”. “Kukur” means "dog" in Nepali. Just as crows represent birds, dogs represent all four-legged animals, says cultural expert Sapkota.
- Gai Tihar. The third day of Tihar is known as “Gai Tihar”. “Gai” translates to "cow" in Nepali. On this day, cows are worshipped with tika and garlands, and offered extra food.
- Govardhan Puja and Mha Puja. Govardhan Puja is the day to worship Mount Govardhan, a mountain located in the city of Mathura in north-central India.
Oct 27, 2023 · But on the Western calendar, Tihar falls on the month of October or November. This year Tihar started in November month and the Five Days festival is just four days. Generally, Tihar or Dipawali used to start from the worshipping of a dog but this year 2020 (crow) Kag Tihar is the first day.
Mar 29, 2020 · Tihar is among the largest and the most dazzling festivals of Nepali Hindus. The festival falls during the month of October-November. The Tihar festival is celebrated for five days, beginning from the 13th days of the waning moon in October-November.
Oct 25, 2022 · Tihar is celebrated in the month of Kartik (October to November). Tihar comes at the end of the autumn season; the autumn season is the season of harvest. Thus, the festival is observed in the season when people can spend. The festival continues for five days. That’s why it is also known as Panchak. The first day of Tihar is the day when ...
Nov 11, 2020 · Tihar, also known as Deepawali, is a five-day-long festival celebrated each year after the Dashain Festival, during the month of Kartik (usually in October – November). After Dashain, it is the second most important Hindu festival in Nepal.
