Tihar (also known as Yamapanchak Deepawali) is a five-day spiritual and cultural Hindu festival of lights celebrated by Nepalese as well as by the Indian Gorkhas inhabiting Sikkim state and Territories (particularly the towns of Darjeeling and Kalimpong).

Discover the significance of Tihar, Nepal’s vibrant Festival of Lights, celebrated with rituals honoring animals, gods, and family bonds. Learn about its traditions, economic impact, and cultural importance.

Tihar is the second-most important festival in Nepal after Dashain. It celebrates the victory of good over evil, akin to Diwali in India. The main celebration activities include: In 2025, Tihar falls on October 21st with celebrations lasting 5 days from October 18th to October 23rd.

Dec 31, 2024 · Celebrate Tihar 2025 in Nepal from Oct 18-23, where lights, music, and rituals honor deities, animals, and family bonds in vibrant festivities.

Five days of Tihar celebrate distinct beings. Kaag Tihar begins with crow worship, Yama’s messengers. Second-day Kukur Tihar honors dogs, who guard the afterlife. Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja, the third day, celebrate cows and wealth-bringing Goddess Laxmi.

Day 3 – Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja: Worshipping Cows and the Goddess of Wealth On the third day of Tihar, called Gai Tihar, people in Nepal celebrate by worshipping cows and the goddess Laxmi, who is known as the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

The second day Kukur Tihar is for worshipping the dogs as the agents of Yama. On the third day is Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja. On this day cow is offered prayers and food in the morning, and Goddess Laxmi is offered elaborate prayers and puja in the evening.

Tihar also known as Deepawali or Yamapanchak is a Hindu festival. It is celebrated for 5 days. It is celebrated mainly in Nepal and the Indian states of Assam and Sikkim. It is also celebrated in Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It is the festival of lights. In this festival diyas are lit inside and outside the houses to make it bright at night.

Oct 29, 2024 · Gai Tihar falls on 1, November 2024 (16 Kartik, 2081 B.S.). Gai Tihar is a festival on the third day of Tihar festival in Nepal where Cow is worshipped by putting Tika on head, flower garland and offering delicious food.

Oct 27, 2023 · Tihar Festival in Nepal, also known as Deepawali and Yamapanchak, is the second-biggest festival after Dashain. It is a five-day-long festival mostly celebrated by Hindus all around the world. This festival falls in the month of Kartik (October or November).