Monday, November 1, 2010

Festivals celebrated in Nepal

Nepal is hindu a country and is culturally and religiously reach country. Mainly Brahman, kshetri, Newar, Tharu, Rai, Limbu, Muslim etc reside in Nepal. These different caste, customs, traditions, languages spread in overall Nepal. Thus there are various festivles and celebration. Here is a brief account about two main festival of Nepal.
Dashain and Tihar is the biggest festival of Nepal. This two festival is celebrated all over Nepal. In Dashain, Goddess Durga is worshiped. During this occasion relatives and family members gather and celebrate with joy. They put 'Tika' from elders and take blessings.
Tihar also known as Deepawali, is the festival of light. Goddess Laxmi is worshiped in this occasion. This festival is also celebrated in India. In evening time every house burn 'diyo' and make there house bright. Darkness is avoided in this festival. Boys and girls play 'dheusi-vailo' which is most important part of Tihar.

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