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Tihar (festival) facts for kids

Tihar also known as Deepawali is a Hindu festival. It is celebrated for 5 days. It is celebrated mainly in Nepal and the Indian states of Assam and Sikkim . It is also celebrated in Darjeeling district of West Bengal . It is the festival of lights. In this festival diyas are lit inside and outside the houses to make it bright at night. It is known as Swanti among the Newars and as Diwali among Madhesis. Set in the Vikram Samvat calendar, the festival begins with Kaag Tihar in Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna Paksha. It ends with Bhai Tika in Dwitiya of Kartik Sukla Paksha every year.

Tihar is the second biggest festival in Nepal after Dashain . In this festival animals like crows, cows, and dogs are also worshipped. People make Rangolis on the floor of living rooms or courtyards. They use materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower Petals to make these Rangolis. Rangolis are made for welcoming Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism mainly Goddess Lakshmi .

Kaag Tihar (Day 1)

Kukur tihar (day 2), gai tihar and laxmi puja (day 3), govardhan puja (day 4), bhai tika (day 5), images for kids.

Kaag Tihar (Crow Festival) is the first day of Tihar. In this day the crow is worshipped. Hindus regard crows as the messengers of Yamraja, the god of death. People worship it to bring good luck in their houses.

The second day is called Kukur Tihar (Dog Festival). In this day, people offer garlands , tika and delicious food to dogs. Dogs are important animals in Hindu mythology . It is believed that Bhairava, an incarnation of Lord Shiva, had a dog as a vahana (vehicle). It is also believed that Yama , the god of death, had two guard dogs – each with four eyes. The dogs are said to watch over the gates of Naraka, the Hindu concept of Hell . Due to this belief, this day is also known as Naraka Chaturdashi.

The morning of the third day is Gai Tihar (worship of the cow). In Hinduism , cow is the symbol of prosperity and wealth. In ancient times cows were very useful. Their milk, dung, even urine was used for purpose like purification . So, on this day people worship cow by garlanding and feeding them with the best grass. They clean and decorate the houses. Doorways and windows are decorated by garlands made of Saya Patri ( marigolds ) and makhamali ( Gomphrena globosa ) flowers.

In the evening Laxmi , the goddess of wealth is worshipped. She is worshipped by lighting oil lamps (Diyo) or candles on doorways and windows. It is believed that in this day she visits her followers and gives them blessings. At night the girls enjoy playing Bhailo by singing and dancing. They visit many houses with musical instruments. They collect money as a tip from houses and share the money amongst themselves.

From the third day onward Tihar is celebrated with Deusi and Bhailo with light and fireworks . Boys sing Deusi and the girls sing Bhailo. In return, the home owners give them money, fruit and selroti (a Nepali roundel made of rice flour and sugar). Social workers, politician, and young people also visit local homes. They sing these songs and collect money for social activities.

Laxmi Prasad Devkota , who is regarded as the greatest poet of Nepali language , was born on this day. He was named after the Laxmi Puja .

There are 3 different kinds of pujas on the fourth day. Mainly ox is worshipped in this day by giving different foods. It is observed as Goru Tihar or Goru Puja (worship of the oxen ). People who follow Vaishnavism perform Govardhan Puja. Govardhan Puja is worship towards Govardhan mountain. Cow dung is taken as representative of the mountain and is worshiped. Another type of puja is Mha Puja (worship of self). It is done by the people of Newar community during the night. This day is seen as the beginning of the new Nepal Sambat calendar year.

The fifth and last day of Tihar is called Bhai Tika . On this day sisters apply "tilaka" or "tika" on the foreheads of their brothers. This is done to ensure the long life of their bothers and thank them for the protection they provide. It is believed that, Yamaraj , the God of Death, visited his sister Goddess Yamuna's house. He stayed there for five days so Tihar is also called Yamapanchak . He was pleased with the Hospitality so he asked her to make a wish. Yamuna wished that the love and faith of the brothers and sisters who meet every year on the same day remain strong and the brothers have a long life and fame. Yamaraj granted the wish.

In Bhai Tika, brothers sit on the floor while their sisters perform their puja . During the puja sisters circle brothers by dropping oil on the floor from a copper pitcher. They also applying oil to their brother's hair. After that, they apply seven-color tikas on the brother's forehead. Similarly, brothers also give tikas to their sisters. They also exchange gifts. This ritual is practiced for both younger and elder brothers. Those without a sister or brother join relatives or friends for tika . This festival makes the relationship between brothers and sisters stronger.

Along with the seven-coloured tika , sisters provide brothers with Sagun, sweets, Makhamali (Gomphrena globosa) garland. They also provide a sacred cotton thread of Tantric importance. The thread is similar to Janai and is meant to protect their bodies.

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Tihar: The festival that celebrates the bonds between siblings

Tihar, the colorful festival in Nepal, is a heartfelt celebration of siblings' unbreakable bonds. Among its radiant lights and joyous customs, Bhai Tika, a day devoted to siblings, lies at its core.

This article takes you on a journey through the emotional essence of Tihar, uncovering the cherished traditions that honor the enduring connections between brothers and sisters.

From the vibrant festivities to the deep-rooted cultural values, explore how Tihar beautifully captures the love and unity shared within families, making it a truly heartwarming celebration of kinship and togetherness.

Tihar generally falls in the Nepali month of Kartik  (October/November) and comes after a few weeks of Dashain. Dashain was mostly about the fight for good and against evil, but Tihar is about celebrating human bonds and pleasing Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

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How it all started?

One legend says that once upon a time, a girl called the  Yamuna had a very ill brother.  One day while Yamuna was worshiping for the health of her brother, Yama, the lord of death, visited her house to take the soul of Yamuna's brother. But before Yama could take her brother's soul, Yamuna asked Yama to take part in the puja (worship). 

Yama was quite impressed with Yamuna's worship and told her she could ask for a boon from him. In return, Yamuna asked for a healthy-long life for her brother, and this saved her brother from imminent death. And Tihar is marked to celebrate this brother-sister relationship. Actually, Yamapanchak is another name for Tihar. Yama means God Yama (god of death), and Panchak means five days. 

There is a slightly different version of this story. In this story,  a Kirati King called Bali Hang fell mortally ill, and his sister Jamuna took care of him.  When God of Death, Yamaraj, came to take the soul of King Bali, his sister asked Yamaraj to wait until she finished worshipping her brother. 

Yamaraj agreed, but while worshipping her brother, Jamuna set some conditions. The conditions were until the tika on Bali's head faded away, until the Makhamali (Gomphrena globosa) garland flower wilted, the water smeared on her brother's body dried, or the barrier she made with oil around her brother evaporated, Yamaraj cannot take her brother. 

So, each year Yamaraj would send his messengers to inspect the Makhmali flowers, but the flowers would not wilt. Hence Yamaraj granted Bali a long healthy life. For this reason, sisters worship their brothers during Tihar.

Another story tells that  Yama and Yamuna were brother and sister.  Yama, as the god of death, was always busy, and Yamuna could not meet her brother. So, Yamuna used a crow, a dog, and a cow to send a message to Yama, stating that she wanted to meet him. Still, Yama could not meet her sister. 

So on the fifth day, Yamuna went to the Yama herself and met her brother. She then put a five-color tika on Yama's forehead. So, from this day onwards, Tihar has been celebrated. 

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How is it celebrated?

As the second biggest Nepali festival, the Nepal government generally provides a three-day-long national holiday. This festival is unique because it includes praying animals such as crows, dogs, cows, and oxen. 

Here are the five days of Tihar and how we celebrate them. However, these five days may overlap or extend based on Bikram Sambat Calendar. 

Kaag (Crow) Tihar marks the first day of Tihar. Hindus regard crows as messengers of the death god,  Yama. So, Hindus pray to crows in hopes of appeasing them and warding off death for the coming year. Praying crows includes offering crows grains and seeds. 

The second-day Kukur (Dog) Tihar is the day of the dogs, known for their loyalty  to their masters. People who own dogs will worship them, and those who do not worship stray dogs. The worship includes putting a garland around the dog's neck and treating them with delicacies. Hindus believe that the god of death,  Yama, has two dogs that guard the gates of hell. 

The story of dogs also shows up in other Hindu scriptures. Kala Bhairava, an avatar of Lord Shiva, has a dog as his vehicle. Mahabharat tells us  the story of Yudhishthira,  one of the Panch Pandava, who refuses to enter heaven without the dog that followed him on his way to heaven.

On the third day of Tihar, Gai (Cow) Tihar and Lakshmi Puja , people celebrate cows. In Hinduism, cows are considered holy as vahana (vehicle) of Laxmi.

As Nepal has been an agricultural society for centuries, cows have become indispensable animals.  Cow milk is used to make cheese, ghee, paneer, and other dairy products. Even cow urine is considered to be holy and full of health benefits. The dung is used as fertilizer and even burnt after baking in the sun.

So, during Gai Tihar, Hindus put a garland around the neck of cows and tika on their head and body. They then feed them with delicacies, often sel and roti.

The third day is also the  day of Laxmi, the goddess of wealth.  To welcome Laxmi, the whole house and yards are cleaned, and Diyas (oil lamps made of clay pots) are set up around the home, windows, and doors in a pursuit to entice Laxmi. 

These days fancy electric decorative lights are set up in urban homes. In the evening, Hindus perform special Laxmi pooja (worship) for wealth and prosperity.

On this day, in the evening, young girls form groups and go around the houses in the neighborhood singing  Bhailo (a type of song sung during Tihar).  In return, house owners present them with small amounts of money and sweets. However, these days providing sweets is getting rarer. People also engage in creating fireworks during the night. However, recently Nepal government has restricted this practice. 

The fourth day of Tihar is  ox day,  where oxen enjoy special treats and worship. Until recently, in Nepal, oxen were used as manual labor for agricultural purposes. However, presently the use of oxen has been very much restricted. 

In the evening, it is the turn of young men to visit homes around their neighborhood  singing Deusi.  The house owners present them with sweets and small amounts of money called Dakshina. However, these days, most people present those playing Deusi cash only.

The fourth day of Tihar often coincides with the first day of  the Nepal Sambat calendar  and is celebrated as  Mha Puja.  Ethnic Newars believe that Mha Puja purifies their soul. 

This day is also celebrated as Govardhan Puja, where a special pile of dung is worshiped as a form of Govardhan mountain. 

There is a story about the origins of Govardhan Puja. According to this mythology, as mentioned in Bhagavata Purana, cow herders living close to Govardhan Hill used to worship Indra, the god of rain and storm. However, Krishna advised against praying to other gods, except Purna Parmatma (Lord). 

So, the cow herders, on the advice of Krishna, stopped praying to Indra, which angered Indra, and in anger, Indra directed heavy rain in Govardhan Hill areas. To save villagers from this incessant rain and storm,  Lord Krishna is said to have lifted Govardhan Hill  and protected the villagers. Therefore, the day Krishna saved the villagers under Govardhan hill is celebrated as Govardhan Puja. 

Bhai Tika is the last and most important day of Tihar. On this day, brothers and sisters worship each other, strengthening their bonds.  The puja or worship is done in a special way.

The puja starts with sisters marking a barrier around where the brothers are seated using oil dipped in lemongrass. Offerings such as sweets and fruits are placed before the brothers. The barrier is created to stop death and other evil spirits from crossing this line. 

The sisters then apply oil to their brothers' hair and put a tika, consisting of seven colors, on their forehead. The sisters also put a  garland made of Makhmali  (Gomphrena globosa) flower around their brothers' necks and present them with sweets and confectionaries. These days during Tihar, you will find special boxes full of sweets and nuts in shops, and the sisters present these boxes to the brothers. 

The brothers also put the tika on their sisters' foreheads and present them with cash and other gifts such as new clothes.

Those siblings who do not have brothers or sisters visit Ranipokhari Temple in Kathmandu, and they put or receive tika there. Hindus believe that no one's forehead should be without tika on this day.  Ranipokhari Temple is open to the public only on Bhai Tika.

The story behind the Deusi/Vailo tradition

Interestingly, there is a story behind the Deusi Bhailo tradition followed during Tihar. 

Once upon a time, a powerful demon King named Bali was performing a ritual that could give him ultimate power. Lord Vishnu saw this possibility and approached Bali, fully knowing the generosity of Bali. 

While the Bali's ritual was proceeding,  Vishnu disguised himself as a Baman  (a short person) and asked Bali  to give him three steps.  Bali agreed. Then, Vishnu enlarged himself. He covered all the space with his two steps and demanded that Bali allow him to place his third step on Bali's head. Bali could not refuse. Then Vishnu placed his third step on Bali's head and sent him to a dungeon. 

During Tihar, Hindus believe that Bali returns to Earth from the dungeon for five days of Tihar. To mark Bali's return to Earth during Tihar, the tradition of "deusire" started. 

Hence, etymologically, in "deusire", "deu" means “give” and "sire" means “head”. So deusire can be translated as "give me your head."

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Tihar – Dipawali (दीपावली) | Essay On Tihar

• November 6, 2018

Tihar, Bhai Tika, Dipawali, Yamapanchak, Diwali, Laxmi puja are often used interchangeably to mean Tihar. The essence of Tihar lies in the traditional way of celebration and ancient stories that compels us to believe and continue the amazing culture of celebration. Tihar is celebrated for five days with a great significance of each day. Dipawali signifies victory of light over darkness, good over evil,  knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair.

Based on legends the festival is celebrated remembering Yamuna’s (a sister) dedication and prayer to protect her brother from the God of death, Yamaraj. To prevent Yamaraj from taking her brother’s life, she performed a five-day ritual. The very first day she worshiped crow, the messenger of Yamaraj, on the second-day “dog”, the carrier of Yamaraj. On the third day, she worshipped Goddess Laxmi for the prosperity of the family along with cow as a representation of Goddess. The next day she prepared a large variety of dishes to offer to Yamaraj as a symbol of appreciation Govardhana puja which is also known as Annakut (Mountain of food). And the final day is Bhai Tika, Yamuna worshipped and fasted for her brother.

She prepared garland of Glove Amaranth flower (commonly known as Makhamali phool and Supari phool), A flower that never wears out, along with oil, Dubo (evergreen perennial green grass), Walnut Tika for the protection and most importantly Saptarangi Tika (Pigments of 7 different colors). She Broke Walnut before the ritual to constrict external bodies and bad omen from entering the house. She performed and created the ritual with much dedication and asked Yamaraj not to take her brother’s life until the garland of Makhamali wears out. By her efforts, Yamaraj was so impressed that he let her brother live a peaceful life. She set an example of true love. and the same tradition continues even today.

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Dashain and Tihar (Greatest Festivals of Nepalese)

Nepal is a country rich in culture and traditions. The varieties of festivals and occasions we celebrate carry their own significance. The main festivals of Nepalese are the Dashain and the Tihar which they choose to celebrate with their close friends, relatives and family.

Dashain “The Greatest Festival of Nepalese”

Among the festivals we celebrate, Dashain being the greatest one for Nepalese is always celebrated with the zeal and in joyful ways. It is celebrated almost for 15 days in the month of October; 1st, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th days are the most important.

The 1st day is welcomed following the rituals of ‘Ghatsthapana’ by worshiping Goddess Durga for 9 consecutive days. The main day is called ‘Dashami’ which is also known as ‘Vijaya Dashami’, the day when Goddess Durga got victory over the demons. On this day the seniors of the family put ‘Tika’ and ‘Jamara’ giving blessings to their younger ones.

The special money given to the younger ones is received as ‘Dakchhina’. This day is like a family reunion where everyone enjoys with the varieties of food, playing cards, flying kites, etc. Dashain not only reunites the families and friends but it also gives the working people time to relax and enjoy with family.

Day 1 – Ghatasthapana: Invocation of Goddess Shailaputri:

Ghatasthapana marks the initiation of Dashain with the establishment of the sacred kalash (water-filled vessel). Goddess Shailaputri, the first manifestation of Goddess Durga, is worshipped on this day. She represents new beginnings and embodies the power of nature. Devotees seek her blessings for a prosperous and fruitful festival.

Day 2 – Dwitiya: Adoration of Goddess Brahmacharini:

On Dwitiya, Goddess Brahmacharini is revered. She symbolizes dedication, purity, and self-discipline. Worshipping her encourages devotees to embrace righteous paths and attain spiritual enlightenment.

Day 3 – Tritiya: Devotion to Goddess Chandraghanta:

Goddess Chandraghanta, worshipped on Tritiya, showcases her bravery and grace. Her half-moon-adorned forehead inspires courage. By honoring her, individuals seek protection from negativities and inner strength to overcome challenges.

Day 4 – Chaturthi: Reverence for Goddess Kushmanda:

Chaturthi is dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda, the creator of the universe. She radiates cosmic energy and blesses devotees with vitality and well-being. Her worship signifies the importance of energy and life force.

Day 5 – Panchami: Praise of Goddess Skandamata:

Goddess Skandamata, worshipped on Panchami, is the mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya). She represents motherly love and protection. Devotees seek her blessings for nurturing relationships and safeguarding their loved ones.

Day 6 – Shashthi: Reverence for Goddess Katyayani:

Goddess Katyayani, revered on Shashthi, epitomizes strength and courage. She is the warrior goddess who defeats evil forces. Worshipping her instills determination and the will to overcome adversities.

Day 7 – Saptami: Adoration of Goddess Kalaratri:

Goddess Kalaratri, worshipped on Saptami, embodies the fierce and destructive form of Durga. She annihilates darkness and negativity, paving the way for light and positivity in life. Her worship symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

Day 8 – Ashtami: Worship of Goddess Mahagauri:

On Ashtami, Goddess Mahagauri is venerated. She radiates purity and grace, signifying the triumph of righteousness. Her worship purifies the mind and soul, granting inner peace and spiritual growth.

Day 9 – Navami: Devotion to Goddess Siddhidatri:

Goddess Siddhidatri, worshipped on Navami, grants divine knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. She blesses devotees with achievements and accomplishments, both material and spiritual. Her worship symbolizes the culmination of the Navadurga manifestations.

Day 10 – Dashami (Vijaya Dashami): Celebration of Goddess Durga’s Victory:

Vijaya Dashami is the pinnacle of Dashain, honoring Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura. She represents the ultimate power of femininity and the vanquisher of evil forces. On this day, families come together to seek her blessings through the Tika and Jamara ceremony, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

Tihar “The Festival of Lights”

The festival usually falls in the month of October or November, celebrated for five days worshiping 4 different animals i.e. Kaag Tihar (Crow Tihar), Kukur Tihar (Dog Tihar), Gai Tihar (Cow Tihar)- the main day to worship the goddess of wealth, Laxmi, Goru Tihar (Ox Tihar) and the 5th day is celebrated as ‘ Bhaitika ’ which signifies and carries great importance for the love and concern between brothers and sisters.

The sisters put the seven colors Tika on the brother’s forehead and pray for their longer life and progress. Tihar always brings excitement and jolly mood in the families and friends; playing ‘Deusi-bhailo’ and trying the best to welcome goddess Laxmi, who is believed to bring the happiness and wealth in the life of everyone.

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Tihar Festival in Nepal

By Suraj Katwal

Updated On Oct 27, 2023

Tihar Festival in Nepal,  also known as Deepawali and Yamapanchak, is the second-biggest festival after Dashain. It is a five-day-long festival mostly celebrated by Hindus all around the world.

This festival falls in the month of Kartik (October or November). Tihar festival is not only about people’s celebrations but also about how people honor certain animals, including crow, dog, cow, ox, etc.

The Story Behind Tihar Festival

There are many stories about why and how people started celebrating the Tihar festival. One of the famous stories about Tihar is related to Yama, the God of Death, and his sister the Yamuna .

Yamuna and Yama were staying apart from each other for a long time. Desperate to meet her brother, Yamuna used to send messages through Crow.

She used to wait for her brother’s news. Finally, she met her brother. After meeting Yama, she worshipped him with five colored tika and flowers. 

The Yamuna also circled Yama with mustard oil, flowers, and Dubo ( Cynodon Dactylon) and asked Yamaraj not to leave till the oil, flowers, and dubo get dried.

So, every year, sisters follow the same ritual using the Makhamali flower, Mustard Oil, Common walnuts, etc. for the longevity, and prosperity of their brother’s age and wealth.

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Tihar Festival in Nepal – Five Days of Diwali

Tihar festival is also known as the festival of lights . The five days of Tihar have their own significance.

• First Day is Kaag Tihar: Honors Crow as it symbolizes the Messenger of Deaths from God Yama.
• Second Day is Kukur Tihar: Honors Dog for their loyalty towards human beings.
• Third-Day is Gai Tihar & Laxmi Puja: Worships Cow as they are sacred and National Animal of Nepal. Also, worship the Goddess of wealth, Laxmi.
• Fourth Day is Goru Tihar & Mha Puja: Honors Ox as they are also sacred animals. Newar community celebrates Mha Puja: The Self-Worshipping Festival.
• Fifth Day is Bhai Tika:  Brothers and Sisters exchange gifts and money offering Tika on each other’s forehead.

Day 1: Kaag Tihar

On the first day of Tihar, People worship crows also known as Kaag in Nepali. Crow is regarded as the “Messenger of Death” in Nepali society and people worship the crow by offering rice and sweets on the roof of the house.

The cawing of the crow is said to symbolize the prediction of hearing some bad news in the near future. So, to prevent various serious things for the whole year, people feed crows on the first day of the Tihar Festival.

Day 2: Kukur Tihar

The second day of the Tihar festival is Kukur Tihar also known as Dog Tihar . On this day, Nepali worship Dogs for their loyalty towards human beings. People put Tika, and calendula garlands and offer good meals at this Dog Festival in Nepal.

The dog festival in Nepal is famous around the world, mostly in Western society as this shows the respect and bond between Dogs & human beings.

Nepal Police, too do the same kinds of ceremony on this day of the Tihar festival as dogs contribute a lot during the investigation and bring security to our society.

On the other side, The dog (Kukur) Tihar is also known as Khicha Puja which is celebrated by Newars (Local people of Kathmandu Valley).

Day 3: Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja

The third day of the Tihar festival is Gai (Cow) Tihar and Laxmi Puja. People worship cows and Goddess Laxmi on this day. Cow is the national animal of Nepal. Cow is sacred to Hindus.

People can take lots of benefits from Cow as it helps in our daily life. You can get good benefits from Cow milk, ghee, etc. People worship cows by putting Tika, calendula garlands, and offering their favorite grass.

Also, on this day, people usually clean their houses and surroundings, especially the windows, and doors are decorated with Marigold flowers.

In the evening, People worship Laxmi, The Goddess of Wealth by lighting the Oil Lamps (Diyo) and Candles all over the house.

People worship Laxmi to thank them for all the wealth and benefits given to them and their families. Also, they ask for more wealth on this day from Goddess Laxmi.

During the nighttime, the girls from the local community visit each house in the neighborhood to play Bhailo (Cultural Program during Tihar Festival) the whole night.

The house owner provides money and sweets in return. And after almost finishing the night, the girls share money and goods received from people among themselves.

Day 4: Goru Tihar and Mha Puja

On the fourth day of Tihar, people celebrate three different pujas. People all over Nepal mainly worship OX also known as Goru Tihar .

People who are devoted to Vaishnavism use cow dung to make goverdan mountains and worship it which is known as Govardhan Puja.

On the other hand, the Newar community in Kathmandu performs Mha Puja , the self-worshipping festival in Nepal . Also, this day is the beginning of the Nepal Sambat Calendar, the national lunar calendar of Nepal.

Moreover, at night, Boys gather together to play Deusi by visiting the neighborhood like Bhailo played by girls. Usually, a boy chants some story about the Tihar festival and sings a song supported by a group of people as a chorus.

They visit all the houses in the community for a whole night and collect some funds and divided the fund among themselves or the collected fund is used for some social welfare.

Day 5: Bhai Tika

Bhai Tika, the fifth and last day of the Tihar festival. It is the most awaited and important day of the whole festival.

Here, Bhai means Brother in Nepali, sister puts Tika on the brother’s forehead praying to Yama, The God of Death for the success, growth, and longevity of the brother’s health and age.

After Tika, sister brings the gifts for the brothers including roti, fruits, sweets, etc. In return, the brother also puts tikas on his sister’s forehead and hands over the gift, the gift may be things or a good sum of money.

People celebrate the last day by singing, playing cards, playing deusi (Cultural Program during Tihar) in local communities, and also lighting up the sky with firecrackers. The house owner blessed the Deusi Team with blessings, money, and goods in return.

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Yampanchak – Tihar Celebration in Nepali

The other name of the Tihar festival is Yamapanchak. Here “ Yama ” means the god of death and “ Panchak ” means five . So, the festival is celebrated for five days worshipping crow, dog, cow, ox, etc.

Rani Pokhari Temple : It is the only temple in Nepal that opens once a year on the fifth day of the Tihar festival in Nepal. Usually, people who don’t have their brother or sister visit Rani Pokhari Temple to celebrate Bhai Tika.

They find a brother or sister over the temple, make siblings, and celebrate this famous festival in Nepal.

Also Read: Holi Festival in Nepal

How People celebrate Tihar Festival in Nepal?

There are a few things people usually do as a celebration during Tihar. we are going to list some of the popular things here.

• Deusi Bhailo Programs: Deusi Bhailo is a cultural entertainment program celebrated by a group of people who sing a song, dance, and collect gifts and money by visiting the local houses. Deusi Bhailo is famous among children where they roam around the local community and collect money and gifts.
• Firecrackers:  To welcome the goddess Laxmi, people light firecrackers in their houses. It is a tradition all over Nepal.
• Playing Card: Especially Adults and Old People prefers to play a card during the Tihar festival. People spend the whole night playing cards and placing bets for fun. This is one of the ways people celebrate the Tihar Festival in Nepal.
• Playing Dice: Yet another thing people prefer to play is Dice. It is famous among young ones. They spend lots of money on this activity. Some win a huge sum of money while others may lose.
• Swing: After the Dashain Festival, the swing is kept the same and continues to enjoy during the Tihar Festival by everyone, especially by young ones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 5 days of tihar.

The 5 days of Tihar are Kaag Tihar, Kukur Tihar, Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Tika.

Is Tihar the same as Diwali?

Yes, Tihar and Diwali are the same festivals. People from India called it Diwali or Deepawali, and Nepalese people called it Tihar.

Why are Dashain and Tihar celebrated?

Dashain is celebrated as the victory of Good over Evil and In Tihar Festival we worship the Goddess of Wealth Laxmi and Animals which share a close bond with human beings.

Who Celebrates the Festival of Tihar in Nepal?

The festival of Tihar is celebrated in Nepal by the Hindu community. Also, the Nepalese community all over the world celebrates this festival of lights.

Why do we celebrate the Tihar?

The Tihar festival is celebrated in Nepal to mark the end of the harvest season. It is also a time to give thanks to the Hindu god of death, Yama, the God of Death , for his protection.

I hope this guide helps you to know more about the Tihar Festival in Nepal .

Besides Tihar, there are more than 50 festivals celebrated in Nepal on fixed dates.

Among them, Dashain and Tihar are the biggest festivals celebrated by Nepali Hindus all over the world.

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5 Days In Tihar Festival | Everything You Wanted To Know

Tihar  is a five-day-long Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal which comes soon after Dashain . It is the same as Deepawali celebrated by the hindus in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh but with a regional variation. In Nepal, all Hindu ethnic groups celebrate this festival with their own variation. For the of majority Hindus, it is the festival of lights. 95% of the people in Nepal are Hindus and they celebrate Tihar by worshiping the Hindu Goddess Laxmi and other avatars of Gods for five days. The festival is celebrated from Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna to Kartik Shukla Dwitiya every year. Tihar in general signifies the festival of lights, where diyas are lit both inside and outside the houses to make it illuminate at night. The five-day festival is considered to be of great importance as it shows reverence to not just the humans and the Gods, but also to the animals like crows, cows and dogs who maintain an intense relationship with humans. 

1. Kaag Tihar – Worshiping Crows

The first day of the festival is called Kaag Tihar. Crows and ravens are worshiped by offering them sweets and dishes, which are placed on the roofs of houses. The cawing of crows and ravens symbolizes sadness and grief in Hinduism, so devotees offer crows and ravens food to avert grief and death in their homes. Tihar, among Gorkhas, represents the divine attachment between humans and other animals .

2. Kukur Tihar – Worshiping Dogs

The second day is called Kukur Tihar (worship of the dogs). It is also called the Khicha Puja by the Newars. Dogs, which are believed to be messengers of Lord Yamaraj, the God of Death, are worshiped each year on this day. People offer garlands, tika and delicious food to dogs and acknowledge the cherished relationship between humans and dogs. This day is also observed as Narka Chaturdashi. This festival has been garnering a lot of attention from western countries for the love and respect that Nepalis show to their dog on this day.

3. Laxmi Puja – Worshiping Cows / Goddess Laxmi

The third day is the most important of all and is called Laxmi Puja. On this day, people worship cows. In Hinduism, a cow signifies prosperity and wealth. In ancient times, people benefited a lot from cows. Thus, on this day people show their gratefulness to cows by garlanding and feeding their cows with the best grass. Houses are cleaned and the doorways and windows are decorated with garlands made of Sayapatri (marigolds) and Makhamali flowers (chrysanthemums).

In the evening, Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth is thanked for all the benefits that were bestowed on the families by lighting oil lamps (Diyo) or candles on doorways and windows to welcome prosperity and well being. At night, the girls enjoy dancing and visiting all the houses of the neighborhood with musical instruments singing and dancing known as Bhaili  all night long collecting money as tip from houses and share the bounty amongst themselves.

4. Govardhan Puja – Worshipping Oxen

On the fourth day of Tihar, there are three different known pujas, depending on the people’s specific cultural background. It is observed as Goru Tihar or Goru Puja (worship of the oxen). People who follow Vaishnavism perform Govardhan Puja, which is worship towards goverdhan mountain. Cowdung is taken as representative of the mountain and is worshiped. Additionally, majority of the Newar community on the night also perform “Mha/ Ma Puja” (worship of self).

From this day onwards, Tihar is celebrated with Deusi. Deusi is mostly sung by the boys while the Bhailo is sung by the girls. Deusi is balladic in nature and tells the story of the festival, with one person in the group narrating and the rest as the chorus. In return, the house owners give them money, fruits and Selroti. Nowadays, social workers and politician along with young people visit local homes and sing these songs, and collect funds for welfare and social activities.

5. Bhai Tika – Worshipping Brothers & Sisters

The fifth and last day of Tihar is called Bhai Tika and is observed by sisters applying tika to the foreheads of their brothers to ensure long life and thanking them for the protection they provide.

It is believed that Yamraj, the God of Death, visited his sister, Goddess Yamuna, on this day during which she applied the auspicious tika on his forehead, garlanded him and fed him special dishes. Together, they ate sweets, talked and enjoyed themselves to their hearts’ content. Upon parting, Yamraj gave Yamuna a special gift as a token of his affection and, in return, Yamuna gave him a lovely gift which she had made with her own hands. That day Yamraj announced that anyone who receives tilak from his sister will never die on that day.

Sisters make a special garland for their brothers from a flower that wilts only after a couple of months, symbolizing the sister’s prayer for her brother’s long life. Brothers sit on the floor while their sisters perform their puja. The puja follows a traditional ritual in which sisters circle brothers, dripping oil on the floor from a copper pitcher and applying oil to their brother’s hair, following which a seven-colour tika is applied on the brother’s forehead. Along with the seven-coloured tika, sisters provide brothers with Sagun, sweets, Makhamali (Gomphrena globosa) garland, and a sacred cotton thread of Tantric importance, similar to Janai thread meant to protect their bodies. Next, brothers give tikas to their sisters in the same fashion along with an exchange of gifts. This ritual is practised regardless of whether the brother is younger or older than the sister.

Those without a sister or brother join relatives or friends for tika. This festival strengthens the close relationship between brothers and sisters. 

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Tihar is one of the greatest festivals of Hinduism. This festival is also known as Deepawali and The Festival of Light’. It generally falls on the month of Kartik. It is the festival of brothers and sisters. Brothers from far places Come to their sisters. Sisters put Tika and garland wishing long, prosperous, and good life for their brothers.

The Tihar festival is observed for five days. This is called Yama Panchak’. The very first day of Tihar is ‘Kag Tihar’. People do worship the crow as their messenger on this day. People also keep some delicious food outside their homes in the name of crow. The second day of Tihar is ‘Kukur Tihar’. People worship dogs on this day. They put Tika on its forehead and also a garland around its neck. They give delicious food to eat for it. In the same way, the third day of Tihar is ‘Gai Tihar’ or ‘Laxmi Puja’. This day is very important. In the morning, people worship the cow and also place the garland around its neck. They give delicious food to the cow. People worship the goddess Laxmi. People also light candles and Diyas in their houses.

People keep their houses very clean and decorate their houses. After that, they worship the goddess Laxmi. There is also a tradition of day Puja to the wealth or money of people on this day. In the same way, the fourth day of Tihar is ‘Gobardhan Puja’ and people worship oxen on this day. The fifth and the last day of Tihar is ‘Bhai Tika’. Sisters worship their brothers on this day. They put seven different colors on the forehead of their brothers and also put garlands around their necks. They serve fruits, varieties of Rotis, and other delicious food to their brother. Brothers also give clothes and money as gifts. They enjoy dancing and singing Bhailo and Deusi.

There are both good and bad aspects of festivals. Hence, we need to enjoy this festival. We should spend money according to Our capacity. We need to be aware of playing with firecrackers.

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Story behind Tihar | KukurTihar | GaiTihar | LaxmiPuja | GovardhanPuja | BhaiTika

Tihar is an integral part of the Hindu traditional and cultural festival, celebrated all over the World. Tihar is celebrated widely by the Hindus. It is celebrated in India, Nepal, Malaysia, Bhutan, etc.  People all over Nepal celebrate this Tihar festival with immense full of joy and enthusiasm. Tihar is a one of the most essential festivals from both religious and social points of view. Apart from worshiping the Goddess Laxmi, people of Nepal and India also look forward to this festival as an event to unite and socialize with relatives, families, and friends.

Tihar is also known as Deepawali, Diwali, Dipawali, Yamapanchak, Swonti(Nepali) or Sunti(Newari). Tihar is five day long Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal. Tihar is the most celebrated festival after Dashain in Nepal. It is the festival of lights, as diyas are lit inside and outside the houses to make it illuminate at night. It is popularly known as Swanti among the Newari culture and Deepawali in Terai region.

Tihar is the second biggest Nepalese festival after Dashain. It is considered to be great importance as it shows reverence to not just the humans and the gods, but also to the animals like crows, cows, and dogs that maintain an intimate relationship with humans. People make patterns on the floor of living rooms or courtyards using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals outside of their house, called Rangoli, which is meant to be a sacred welcoming area for the Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism mainly Goddess Laxmi.

Story behind Tihar Deepawali, Diwali, Dipawali, Yamapanchak, Swonti(Nepali) or Sunti(Newari)

There are various stories about the celebration of Tihar. One of the famous stories behind the celebration of Tihar is related to Yama the god of death and his sister Yamuna. Yama had been staying away from his sister for a long time. His sister wanted to meet him so she asked various sources to visit him and ask him to give her a visit.

She sent the crow, dog, and cow and in the end, she went to see her brother. She worshiped him with Tika and flowers, and she put him five colored tika. Yamuna made a circle with mustard oil, Dubo and put Makhmali Mala and asked Yamraj not to go till the oil, Dubo Grass and the flower gets dry. Therefore, every sister worships her brother keeping him in the circle of mustard oil, putting mala (garland) of Makhmali flower and Dubo grass.

Tihar 1st Day | Kaag Tihar | Worship Of Crow

The first day of the festival is called Kaag Tihar. Crows and ravens are worshiped by the offering sweets and dishes placed on the roofs of houses. The cawing of crows and ravens symbolizes sadness and grief in Hinduism, so devotees offer crows and ravens food to avert grief and death in their homes.

Tihar 2nd Day | Kukur Tihar | Worship Of Dog

The second day is called Kukur Tihar. It is called the Khicha Puja by the Newars. People offer garlands, Tika, and delicious food to dogs and acknowledge the cherished relationship between humans and dogs. Dogs occupy a special place in Hindu mythology. As mentioned in the Mahabharata, Bhairava, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva, had a dog as a vahana (vehicle). Yama, the god of death, is believed to own two guard dogs, each with four eyes. The dogs are said to watch over the gates of Naraka, the Hindu concept of Hell. Owing to this belief, this day is also observed as Naraka Chaturdashi.

Tihar 3rd Day | Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja | Worship of Cow and Money God

The morning of the third day is Gai Tihar (worship of the cow), In Hinduism, cow signifies prosperity and wealth. In ancient times people benefited a lot from the cow. Its milk, dung, even urine was used for purposes like purification. Thus, on this day people show their gratefulness to the cow by garlanding and feeding them with the best grass. Houses are cleaned and doorways and windows are decorated with garlands made of Saya Patri (marigolds) and makhamali (Gomphrena globose) flowers.

How Laxmi Puja Worship is Done in the third Day of Tihar

In the evening Laxmi, the goddess of wealth is thanked for all the benefits that were bestowed on the families by lighting oil lamps(Diyo) or candles on doorways and windows to welcome prosperity and wellbeing. At night the girls enjoy dancing and visiting all the houses in the neighborhood with musical instruments singing and dancing known as Bhailo all night long collecting money as a tip from houses and share the bounty amongst themselves.

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From the third day onward Tihar is celebrated with Deusi and Bhailo with light and fireworks. Deusi Bhailo is mostly sung by the boys while the Bhailo is sung by the girls. Deusi is balladic and tells the story of the festival, with one person narrating and the rest as the chorus. In return, the homeowners give them money, fruit and Sel roti (a Nepali roundel made of rice flour and sugar). Nowadays social workers, politicians, and young people visit local homes sing these songs and collect funds for welfare and social activities.

Tihar 4th Day | Govardhan Puja  | Worship of Ox

On the fourth day Tihar, there are different known pujas, depending on the people’s cultural background. It is observed as Goru Tihar or Goru Puja. People who follow Vaishnavism perform Govardhan Puja, which is worship towards Govardhan Mountain. Cow dung is taken as representative of the mountain is worshiped. Additionally, the majority of the Newar community on the night perform Mha Puja (worship of self). This day is seen as the beginning of the New Nepal Sambat calendar year.

Tihar 5th Day | BhaiTika | Kija Puja | Worship of Brother

The fifth and last day of Tihar is called Bhai Tika or Kija Puja. It is observed by sisters applying tika to the foreheads of their brothers to ensure long life and thank them for the protection they provide It is believed that Yamraj, the God of Death, visited his sister, Goddess Yamuna, on this day during which she applied the auspicious tika on his forehead, garlanded him and fed him special dishes.

Together, they ate sweets, talked and enjoyed themselves to their hearts content. Upon parting, Yamraj gave the Yamuna a special gift as a token of his affection and, in return. Yamuna gave him a lovely gift which she had made with her own hands. That day Yamraj announced that anyone who receives tilak from his sister will never die on that day.

Sisters make a special garland for their brothers from a flower that wilts only after a couple of months, symbolizing the sister’s prayer for her brother’s long life. Brothers sit on the floor while their sisters perform their puja. The puja follows a traditional ritual in which sisters circle brothers, dripping oil on the floor from a copper pitcher and applying oil to their brother’s hair, following which a seven-color Tika’s is applied on the brother’ forehead.

Next, brothers give tika’s to their sisters in the same fashion with the exchange of gifts. This ritual is practiced regardless of whether the brother is younger or older than the sister. Those without sister or brother join relatives or friends for tika. This festival strengthens the close relationship between brothers and sisters.

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हिन्दुहरुको महान पर्व तिहार (शुभ-दिपवली)को अवसरमा मेरा सम्पुर्ण  मित्रहरु,आदरणिय आमा-बुबाहरु,दाजु-भाईहरु,दिदी-बहिनीहरुमा शुभ-दिपावलीको हार्दीकमँगलमय शुभ कामना छ.. यस दिपावलीले हामीसम्पुर्ण गरिब,दुखी,षोसित-पिडित,दलित तथा उत्पिडित वर्ग र परिवारमा पनि दिप जलोस र खुसी मिलोस भन्ने कामना गर्दछु….

मेरो सम्पुर्न फेशबुक साथी लगायत सम्म्पुर्न आफन्तजन हरुमा आउदैगरेको दिपवलीको हार्दिक मंगलमय सुभकमना अर्पन गर्दछु।

हिन्दु हरुको महान पर्व शुभदिपवली २०७४ को पावन अबसर मा सम्पुर्ण शिक्षक शिक्षिका,बिद्यार्थी,अभिभावक तथा सम्पुर्ण शिक्षा प्रेमी दाजुभाइ तथा दिदीबहिनी हरुलाइ हार्दिक मंगलमय सुभकामना व्यक्त गर्दछु।।

नेपालीहरुको महान दोस्रो चार्ड शुभ—दिपवलीतथा छठको अवसरमा सबै देश, विदेशमा रहनु भएका दाजु–भाई, दिदि–बाहिनी, बुवा–आमा, शुभचिन्तक, आफन्तजन र साथीहरुमा सुःख , शान्ति, समृद्धि , शु—स्वास्था तथा दीर्घयुको हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना व्यक्त गर्दछौ“ ।

Nepali Font Tihar SMS

शुभकामना ! शुभकामना !! शुभकामना ! शुभकामना ! शुभकामना !! शुभकामना !!! दिर्घ, शान्ति र चएन सुखले छाओस परिवार जनमा सधै सधै सुख शान्ति रहोस । हरपल हरक्षण परिवार एकैसाथ रहुन नटूटॉस, नछुटॉस माया र ममता सधैलाई । कहिले महसुस नहोस एक्लोपन मनमा माया छ जहा त्यहि छ जीवन ।यही छ मेरो तपाईंलाई तिहारको शुभकामना!!!

बिहानी उज्यालोलाई पर्खन्दै अन्धेरी रातमा रुमलिये पनि, झरनालाई नियालेर तिर्खाईमा तड्पिए पनि, साहसको बाटो परिवर्तन नहोस् यात्रा निरन्तार चलिरहोस हुरिबतासको लहर जति नै बेगले चले पनि, कर्मको दियो आटुट बलिरहोसयहि छ मेरो भावना, Shubha Deepawali ko हार्दिक मङ्गलमय शुभकामना! शुभकामना!! शुभकामना!!!

दिप जस्तो चम्किरहोस् तपाईंको जीवन कहिल्यै पिडाले खिन्न नहोस् त्यो मन…… सधैं भित्रियोस मुरीका मुरी तपाईंको घरमा धन…… सुनौलो विहानीको होस् आगमन लक्ष्मीको होस् सधैं तपाईंको घरमा बास……सधैं छाहिरहो तपाईंको मुहरमा उज्यालो प्रकाश यही छ मेरो तपाईंलाई तिहारको शुभकामना

Nepali Font Deepawali SMS

मनभरी सयपत्री, तन्भरी मखमली, जीवन बनोस गोदावरी, फुल फुलोस ओरिपरी !!!! कस्तो छ नी आजभोली ? सुभ बनोस दीपावली रंगीन हुन् जीवनका पानाहरु, पुरा हुन मनका चाहनाहरु, मिलिरहुन सदैब हास्ने बहानाहरु, सजिउन ओठमा मुस्कानका गहनाहरु !! दिपावलीको शुभकामना

Best wishes on Diwali. May millions and millions of lamps illuminate your life with happiness, health, joy, wealth, success and prosperity for years to come. May you are always blessed by the almighty.

Wishing you a happy and prosperous Diwali my dear sister. May you are blessed with happiness and success all your life. Have a wonderful Diwali with lots of fun, entertainment and frolic.

With gleam of Diyas  And the Echo of the Chants  May Happiness and Contentment Fill Your life  Wishing you a very happy and prosperous Diwali!

Tihar Facebook Status Quotes English

Let every joy ask LIGHT from u,  Let every LIGHT ask LIFE from U,  Let ur life b filled with immense LIGHT that even the sun ask LIGHT from U.  HAVE A COLORFUL TIHAR.

As the candlelight flame  Ur life may always be happy,  As the mountain high  U move without shy,  As sunshine creates morning glory  Fragrance fills years as Flory,  All darkness is far away  As light is on its way.  Wishing U a very Happy Diwali

May This Diwali be as bright as ever. May lights triumph over darkness. May the spirit of light illuminate the world. May this Diwali bring joy, health and wealth to you.Happy Diwali….

Tihar Ko SubhaKamana SMS

It is time to feel good, time for reunion,time to share happiness, time to feel being loved,time to show your love, time to live for others and time to wish for peace. HAPPY TIHAR!!

This is a special time when family and friends get together for fun. Wishing laughter and fun to cheer your days, in this festive season of Deepawali and always. Happy Deepawali

May the beauty of deepawali season fill your home with happiness, and may the coming year provide you with all that bring you joy!

Hope your days ahead are beautiful and your year is full of peace and happiness.May every dream you are dreaming, every hope and plan come true. May happiness surround you in everything you do. Happy Dipawali!!

Take whole 365 days, remove all hatred, anger and jealousy. Mix into each day hope, faith and deed. Pour into vessel of love, warm it over radiant joy and serve it with smile. You are bound to have a wonderful Tihar!!

Sharing is caring, so let’s enjoy: 100% cash dividend, 100% right share, 100% bonus share. Wish you all a shareful Tihar.

English Tihar SMS |Tihar Blessing For Sister

May this Tihar come in our life as the success, painless life, hassle free journey and life full of happiness. Happy Tihar to all my friends.

Near or far wherever you are, My best wishes are with you,May success & joy be yours everyday, Happy Tihar.

May the holiday season bring you the gift of time,  time to reflect on the splendor of nature.  Time to share with family and friends.  Time to discover the spirit of Dashain in everywhere. Happy Tihar!! 

A Cup of hot hello, A plate of crispy wishes,  a spoon of sweet smiles and A slice of great success Specially 4 U. ..  Wish a very very HAPPY jhilimili tiHaR.

It is time to feel good, time 4 reunion,  time 2 share happiness, time to feel being loved,  time 2 show ur love, time 2 live for others and time to wish for peace.  HAPPY DIWALI. cheeeeeers.

Wishing u a wonderful SUPER-DUPER,  Zabardast, jhilimili, Xtra special ekdum mast n ekdum happy,  bole to ekdum jhakaas … HAPPY DEEPAWALI 

BhaiTika Best Blessing Special SMS

This SMS will Xplode in 5 Secs.  5 …. 4 …. 3 …. 2 …. 1 …. ((((((BOOM)))))) ‘*’*’*’*’*’*’*’*’*’*’*’*” “HAPPY DiWALI”

May ur happiness b as big as Ganeshji’s ear,  ur problem b as tiny as his mouse,  ur LIFE b as long as his trunk n moments b as sweet as his Laddu.  HAPPY COLORFUL TIHAR.

No sweet thoughs 2 forward No cute graphics to send,  Just a CARING HEART SAYing HAPPY DIWALI. (((((((dyanng))))))

Specially for you- *BUMPER DIWALI OFFER* send me a beautiful sms & win: 

25 Lacs ki car ka photo.

29″ TV ka BOX.

Dubai jane wale plane ko TATA karne ka mauka.

Dharhara se jump karne ka do FREE TICKETS. aur

mere saath FREE DINNER wo v Aap ke ghar me. 

HAPPY DIWALEEEE….”

Special Tihar Festival SMS

It is time to feel good, time 4 reunion, time 2 share happiness,  time to feel being loved, time 2 show ur love,  time 2 live for others and time to wish for peace.  HAPPY DIWALI. cheerers.

Wishing u a wonderful SUPER-DUPER,  Zabardast, jhilimili, Xtra special ekdum mast n ekdum happy,  bole to ekdum jhakaas … HAPPY DEEPAWALI.

This SMS will Xplode in 5 Secs. 5 …. 4 …. 3 …. 2 …. 1 …. ((((((BOOM)))))) ‘*’*’*’*’*’*’*’*’*’*’*’*” “HAPPY DiWALI” 

With gleam of Diyas And the Echo of the Chants May Happiness and Contentment Fill Your life Wishing you a very happy and prosperous Diwali!!

BhaiTika Tihar Special SMS

On this auspicious occasion, I wish the color, bliss, and beauty Of this festival Be with you throughout the year! Happy Tihar!!

May ur happiness b as big as Ganeshji’s ear, ur problem b as tiny as his mouse, ur LIFE b as long as his trunk n moments b as sweet as his Laddu. HAPPY COLORFUL TIHAR.

Troubles as light as Air, love as deep as Ocean, Friends as Solid as Diamonds, and Success as bright as Gold… These are the wishes for you and your family on the eve of Diwali. Happy Tihar

For this, is a special time when family And friends get together, for fun. Wishing laughter and fun to cheer your days, In this festive season of Diwali and always!!!!!!!! Happy Deepavali

Wishing u a wonderful SUPER-DUPER, Zabardast, jhilimili, Xtra special ekdum mast n ekdum happy, bole to ekdum jhakaas? HAPPY DEEPAWALI.

Let every joy ask LIGHT from u, Let every LIGHT ask LIFE from U, Let ur life b filled with immense LIGHT that even the sun ask LIGHT from U.HAVE A COLORFUL TIHAR.

Special Tihar Blessing SMS

Ghar ma Laxmi ko baas hos, Satruko naas hos, Harek kamana fulfil hos,  beer ko barsat hos Ani haatma 21 patti Taas hos. TIHAR KO SHUBHA KAMANA.

Sunaulo kadam ko sath aun laxmi je tapai ko dwar, Sukha samridhi laun garnus mero suvakamana sweekar. Happy Tihar Happy Tihar

Deepak ko jyoti le har samay tapai ko jeevan ma kiran dewos,bas yehi cha suvakaman mero tapai lai,tihar ma tapai lai sabai khusi milos. !!!happy tihar!!!

Tihar Funny Wishes

Suji ko Roti,pyaj ka Aachar,  Surya Ko Kiran,Khushi ko Bahar,  Chandra Ko Chandi, Tapai ko Pyar,  Suvakamana tapai lai, Deepawali ko tihar

Har pal khusi rahos saathSadai muhar ma rahos tapai ko hasaien Hamro tarfa bata tapai lai Happy Depaawali

aadaro gayo raat ko saath Naya behani ayo tihar ko saath yes pal ma yo msg aayeko cha deepali le timi ma khusi lowos, yehi kamana msg ma chhayeko cha!

Maulawos jindagi makhamali sari, Muskurawos khusi sayapatri sari, Chamkiwos naam nidhar ko tika sari, Akhanda rahos udeshya puja ko diyo sari. Wishing you and your family HAPPY TIHAR.

Bhaitikar ko Suvakamana in Nepali

NA DUKHA HOS NA TAKRAR… DUI DUNA HUNCHA CHAR… SABAI LAI DHERAI DHERAI… HAPPY TIHAR…

Maas ko Bara, mula ko AAchar, Aunsi ko kalo ratma DEEyo ko bahar Surya Ko Kiran, Khushi ko Bahar, Suvakamana tapai lai HAPPY TIHAR

aadaro gayo raat ko saath Naya behani ayo tihar ko saath yes pali ma yo msg aayeko cha deepawali le timi ma khusi lerawos, yehi kamana msg ma chhahiyeko cha

Dashain Tihar Subhakamana

Har pal khusi rahos saath Sadai muhar ma rahos tapai ko hasaien Hamro tarfa bata tapai lai Happy Depaawali

Na dukha hos na takrar,,,, Dui duna huncha char,,,, Sabbai lai dherai dherai Happy tihar

Nepali Tihar SMS

Wishing you the best ever Diwali filled with lots of happiness, joy, fun, frolic and beautiful memories my dear sister. I wish you are able to achieve all your dreams and enjoy the best of success and glory in your life. Loads of wishes to you on Diwali. May God bless you!!!

Dear sister, I wish that your life is as sparkling as the lights of Diwali… Your life is blessed by Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi….You are blessed with great luck and new hope to add new happiness in your life. Sending best wishes to you on Diwali. Happy Diwali my baby sister!!!

May Goddess Laxmi brings wealth and prosperity to you. May Lord Ganesha enlighten you and brings success to you this Diwali. Wishing you a very Happy Diwali my sweet little sister.

May your life gets illuminated with the divine light and your life gets filled with peace, happiness, success, and prosperity. May you have the best year ahead. Happy Diwali sister.

I pray to God that you get the best of health, happiness, and prosperity. May you get success in everything you do. Wishing you Happy Diwali with lots of fun, frolic, and happiness.

My Diwali is incomplete without celebrating it with you, without fighting with you over presents and sweets…. To the most amazing sister, wishing a warm and cheerful Diwali my dear.

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