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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