KATHMANDU: Tihar, the second largest festival of the Nepali Hindus and alike is beginning from Saturday. Also known as Yampanchak, the festival is observed for five days.
Decorating homes with colorful lights, flowers and oil-fed lamps as well as eating various delicacies including sweets and selroti are part of this festival of lights. Playing of deusi bhailo and worshipping of different animals and birds are also significant aspect of this festival.
Tihar is also a festival where the bonding between a brother and sister is respected and recognized through Bhai Tika. People have throng major marketplaces in Kathmandu Valley to buy essentials for the festival. See pics:
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