Tihar/Swonti

Tihar/Swonti (October-November) is celebrated for five days. Also called the ‘Festival of Lights’ for the illumination all through the five days, it prays for the good of all living beings.
While the first two days sees worships of crows and dogs, the third day sees adoration of Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. The fourth day-the New Year day according to Nepal Era – sees cultural pro-cessions taken around, extending good wishes to all . The
last day is of brothers, for whom sisters pray and wish for a long, healthy and prosperous life.