Nepalese Festival
People celebrate different festivals according to their caste, religion and culture. it plays significant role in our life. People gather to celebrate different kinds of festivals. It strengthens the bond with the family and friends. People forget all their disputes and conflicts with each other during festivals. There are numerous types of festivals in the world. Usually religious festivals are celebrated in honor of God and Goddess. Some of the major festivals of Nepal are given below.
Dashain
Dashain is the biggest festival of Hindus. This festival is the symbol of the victories of God and Goddesses over the demons. It is celebrated during the months of September/October for 10 days. This festival is also known as Bada Dashain, Dashera and Vijaya Dashami.
Ghatasthapana marks the beginning of Dashain. Fulpati is a major celebration occurring on the seventh day of Dashain. The eighth day is called the "Maha Asthami". The ninth day is called Maha-Navami. Every year many animals such as buffaloes, ducks, goats, etc are sacrificed in these two days. However, the animal rights activists in the country have been continuously opposing these acts of sacrificing of animals in such a manner. The tenth day of the festival is the "Dashami". On this day elders put tika and jamara to the junior members of the family along with blessing and dakshina. The entire family members gather together and exchange their happiness and good wishes among each other.
All the government institutions remain closed during this festival. People buy and wear new clothes and eat delicious food. While children are busy flying kites, the older members of the family pass their time by getting together and playing cards with each other for fun all day long. Children enjoy Linge Ping. Different kinds of fairs and celebration events are also organized during the festival. People whether they are rich or poor celebrate this festival with joy.
Tihar
Tihar is celebrated for five days which comes soon after Dashain. It is also known as the festival of lights, where many candles, diyo are lit both inside and outside the house to make it bright at night.
Four different animals are worshipped during Tihar. The first day of the festival is called "Kag Tihar"-Worship of Crows. The crows are worshipped by offerings of sweets and dishes on the roof of the houses. The second day is called "Kukur Puja". People offer garlands, tika and delicious food to the dogs. In the morning of the third day is "Gai Puja" or "Laxmi Puja". Goddess Laxmi is regarded as the goddess of wealth. On this day houses are decorated with different flowers, electric lights, candles, etc. In the evening, people play Bhaili with joy. The fourth day is "Gobardhan Puja" or "Mha Puja" among Newar community. People worship Ox or Bull in the morning and people play Deusi in the evening. The fifth and last day of Tihar is "Bhai Tika", a day where sisters put tika on foreheads of brothers to ensure their long life and prosperity. Sisters offer sweets, foods, fruits, etc to their brothers and in return brothers gives gifts or money lots of love.
Dashain
Dashain is the biggest festival of Hindus. This festival is the symbol of the victories of God and Goddesses over the demons. It is celebrated during the months of September/October for 10 days. This festival is also known as Bada Dashain, Dashera and Vijaya Dashami.
Ghatasthapana marks the beginning of Dashain. Fulpati is a major celebration occurring on the seventh day of Dashain. The eighth day is called the "Maha Asthami". The ninth day is called Maha-Navami. Every year many animals such as buffaloes, ducks, goats, etc are sacrificed in these two days. However, the animal rights activists in the country have been continuously opposing these acts of sacrificing of animals in such a manner. The tenth day of the festival is the "Dashami". On this day elders put tika and jamara to the junior members of the family along with blessing and dakshina. The entire family members gather together and exchange their happiness and good wishes among each other.
All the government institutions remain closed during this festival. People buy and wear new clothes and eat delicious food. While children are busy flying kites, the older members of the family pass their time by getting together and playing cards with each other for fun all day long. Children enjoy Linge Ping. Different kinds of fairs and celebration events are also organized during the festival. People whether they are rich or poor celebrate this festival with joy.
Tihar
Tihar is celebrated for five days which comes soon after Dashain. It is also known as the festival of lights, where many candles, diyo are lit both inside and outside the house to make it bright at night.
Four different animals are worshipped during Tihar. The first day of the festival is called "Kag Tihar"-Worship of Crows. The crows are worshipped by offerings of sweets and dishes on the roof of the houses. The second day is called "Kukur Puja". People offer garlands, tika and delicious food to the dogs. In the morning of the third day is "Gai Puja" or "Laxmi Puja". Goddess Laxmi is regarded as the goddess of wealth. On this day houses are decorated with different flowers, electric lights, candles, etc. In the evening, people play Bhaili with joy. The fourth day is "Gobardhan Puja" or "Mha Puja" among Newar community. People worship Ox or Bull in the morning and people play Deusi in the evening. The fifth and last day of Tihar is "Bhai Tika", a day where sisters put tika on foreheads of brothers to ensure their long life and prosperity. Sisters offer sweets, foods, fruits, etc to their brothers and in return brothers gives gifts or money lots of love.