Tihar is the second greatest festival of the Hindus. It is also called Deepawali or the festival of lights. When we light the candles or Diyos or electric lamps in the dark evening, It really seems true to its name 'Deepawali'. It falls on the month of Kartik This festival is celebrated for five days.
This festival shows a symbolic relationship between man and animals. We worship crows, dogs, Govardhan, a pile of cow dung etc. Cow is known as Laxmi, the goddess of wealth.
The last day of Tihar is Bhai Teeka. On this day sisters but Teeka on their brother's forehead. Before Teeka starts, they worship Yama. The sisters bring sweet and delicious food and presents for the brothers, and the brothers give them money and some other presents. Thus Tihar is the festival to show a symbol of love between brother and sisters.
This festival is very enjoyable. Young people play Deusi and Vailo. But together people lose their money playing cards and 'Kauda' with a bet of millions of rupess. Some people even become homeless during Tihar.
If we can avoid these misbehaves of the people and the tradition of fashionable activities, this festival will be very enjoyable.
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