Tihar

                                    Tihar

Tihar is also one of the most important festivals in Nepal. It is also called as Deepawali. It is festival of colours and lights. This festival falls in October or in the November. It is celebrated for five days. 


Kaag Tihar 
- Kaag tihar is the first day of Tihar. I gave some delicious food to crow and worship the crow. 

Kukur Tihar 
- Kukur tihar is the second day of Tihar. I worship my home dog at morning by offering tika, delicious food, and malas. 

Laxmi Puja 
- Laxmi Puja is the third day of Tihar. This day at morning I took bath and worship cow by offering malas, food and tika. On that day I helped my Mom to clean the house. Then I decorated my house with bright rows of lamps and garlands. I also made rangoli at my home. Then  I placed candles and diyos. Many people came at my home to play deusi and bhailo. I enjoyed seeing them while playing deusi and bhailo. They dance amd sing. I was very happy at that time. I offered them some amount of money too. 

Govardhan Puja 
- Govardhan Puja is the fourth day of Tihar. At this day my Mom made sel roti. 


Bhai Tika 
- Bhai Tika is the fifth day of Tihar. On this day, I wake up early in the morning and took bath. Then I helped my Mom to cooked. After cooking food, I started to wrapped some gifts for my brothers. Then I started to be ready. At 11:55 I offer tika to my brothers and wish for their long life and prosperity. Then have some delicious food. I also watch  Nepali movie at YouTube and enjoy watching the movie. 

The festival encourages us to remove the darkness of mind, and look for brightness in life. My experience of Tihar was memorable and joyful. 

Dashain

                                   Dashain 

Dashain is an important festival of Hindus. It falls in the month of October. This festival lasts for fifteen days. Dashain is also known as Bada Dashain or Vijaya Dashami. During Dashain Goddess Durga is worshipped. 

Ghatasthapana
- Ghatasthapana is the first day of Dashain of planting or sowing jamara(barely). On this day, I helped my Mom to plant  jamara at home. I enjoy while planting jamara.

Phulpati
- People actually used to bring Phulpati inside their home. But my family didn’t brought Phulpati inside the house.

Mahastami
- This day me and my Mom went to temple and worship Goddess Durga.

Mahanawami
- People specially worship Goddess Durga Bhawani on this day. People also worship their tools, equipment or vehicles.

Bijaya Dashami
- The tenth day of Dashain is known as Bijaya Dashami. This day is the most important day of Dashain. On this day, people receive tika, jamara and blessings from their elders for their progress. I also receive tika from my family.  People wear new clothes too. Everyone on this day looks cheerful and happy. I also went to my thulo mami house and receive tika. I enjoyed playing swing and flying kites at this day.

This festival is also known for emphasis on the family gatherings, as well as on a renewal of community ties. I celebrate my Dashain having fun with my family and my relatives. This day was memorable for me.