Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Festivals of Nepal


 We have many castes, culture and religions, So Nepal is rich in cultural diversity. People live in the Himalayas, mountains and the Terai regions from east to west. They celebrate many  festivals.

Dashain is known as the most  important festival among the Hindu people, During this festival, they worship Durga and take Tika as a holy Prasad.

 Like-wise Tihar is the second greatest festival. We worship Laxmi and exchange tika  between brothers and sisters. So, it is also  known  as  Bhai Tika.

 In the Terai, the women celebrate Sama Chakhewa, as a symbol of relationship between brothers and sister, Chhath, Holi or Fagu Purnima. Teej is next important festival among the  Hindu women . They worship god Shiva for their husband's long life Jitiya is celebrated in the Tharu community. It is like   Teej.

In western Nepal, Gaura festival is  celebrated. They worship Shiva. They also  perform Deuda dance.

 In the Eastern Hills, Chandi Naach is popular . They mainly worhsip  their  ancestors during the festival. The Gurungs, Tamangs and Sherpas celebrate Lhosar as the new year of their  societies.

 In the Muslim community , Id and Ramjan are the most  popular festivals. Like-wise,  the  Christain people,  celebrate Christmas.

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