Vertex Holiday Nepal

  Tihar is a five-day-long vibrant festival celebrated in Nepal and India. Also known as Yama Panchak or Deepawali, this festival is also called the festival of lights as the term Deep translates to the flame of an oil lamp. This festival is the second biggest festival after Vijaya Dashami and falls around in the month of October. An Oil Lamp It is believed that during this time, the Goddess of Prosperity i.e. Laxmi visits every household. In order to attract her, people decorate their houses with flowers and lamps. However, in contemporary times, the usage of electric lights and lamps has become a trend. During Tihar festivals, people stay up till late involved in singing, dancing, and playing with firecrackers.   The first day of the festival is Kaag Tihar, where foods are offered to Crows and Ravens. In Hindu Mythology, these birds are depicted as the messengers of Yama, the god of Death. The second day is Kukur Tihar, where dogs are worshipped and offered food. It ...

  Nepal, a country of diverse cultural and religious practices makes it one of the most exuberant places in the world. There are people of many religious orientations living in Nepal where Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and many more. This diverse plethora of spiritual practices have their own ceremonies and festivals. However, the major Hindu festival celebrated by the majority of people including the people of other religious practices is Dashain. The people of Nepal  celebrate this festival with much enthusiasm. Also known as Vijaya Dashami, this festival lasts for ten days. It falls during the month of September or October after the autumn equinox. In 2021, Vijaya Dashami begins on 7 th October. This festival symbolizes the victory of Goddess Durga over the Demon Mahisaasura. The ten days of this festival are dedicated to different forms of the Goddess. However, in some parts of Northern India, this festival is symbolized as the victory of Lord Rama (an Avatar o...