Nepali Festival Tihar || Hindu Culture- Dipawali | Celebration of Tihar - Dipawali
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Tihar:
According to Hindu tradition, Dashain and Tihar are celebrated with great significance by Hindus, making Tihar the second major festival observed by Hindus. Tihar is also known as Deepawali and Yama Panchak. During Tihar, people decorate their homes, light up with sparkling lights, prepare traditional delicacies like Sel Roti,Anarsa etc, gather with friends to celebrate, and enjoy activities like singing Deusi-Bhailo, and playing on swings.
Deusi-bhailo:
Deusi is played in groups of two or more friends. Bhailo is specially played on the day of Laxmi Puja. In the past, women's groups used to play Bhailo, and men's groups played Deusi. However, nowadays both men and women participate together in playing Deusi.
How to Play deusi- bhailo in Tihar ?
In a Deusi group, one person leads by chanting, and the others respond with "Deusi Re." In a very joyful way, people express the hardships and experiences of their village life through Deusi, while also explaining the significance of celebrating Tihar.
After playing Deusi, the household gives offerings in the form of money, Sel Roti, rice, flowers, and lit lamps, which is called "Dakshina." The Deusi players then gather around the Dakshina in a circle, offer flowers and sacred rice, and bid farewell to that house before moving on to the next one.
A part of deusi:
"Aa hai jhilimili jhilimili; "
"Deusire "
"AA hai phulako Jhilimili;"
"Deusire "
"Aa hai k KO jhilimili ,"
" Deusire "
"AA hai battiko jhilimili "
" deusire '
Meanings:
(Jhilimili = sparkle,
k KO jhilimili= which sparkles?
Battiko jhilimili= sparkle of colourful Lights )
you can Watch Deusire bhailo on YouTube Searching " Deusi bhailo For Tihar In Nepal"
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Tihar or dipawali celebrate, is celebrated as a major festival in Nepal, India, and other countries.
The Five Major days Of Tihar :
1. Kag Tihar:
The first day of Tihar is called Kag Tihar (Crow Tihar). On this day, crows are specially worshipped. In Hindu culture, crows are regarded as messengers of Yamaraj, the god of death.
2. Kukur Tihar :
The second day of Tihar is Kukur Tihar (Dog Tihar). On this day, dogs, known for their loyalty and seen as faithful friends who guard the home, are specially worshipped. They are adorned with flower garlands, given delicious food, and celebrated as part of Kukur Tihar.
3. Gai Puja or Laxmi puja :
On the third day of Tihar, also known as the day of the new moon (Amabasya), we celebrate Gai Tihar. On this day, cows are worshipped in the morning, and in the evening, the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, is worshipped. After worshipping the cow in the morning, people decorate their homes with vibrant colours, add decorations, and light lamps in the evening. In the evening, the courtyard is coated with fresh cow dung and red clay to begin the Lakshmi Puja, after which a special ritual is performed to worship wealth, possessions, and jewellery in the home.
4. Goru Puja:
The day is Fourth day of Tihar , Goru(Oxen) are worshipped by offering them garlands of flowers and food.
5. Bhai Tika:
Bhai Tika is the most awaited and important day of Tihar. On this final or fifth day of the festival, sisters perform a ritual for their brothers, wishing them good health, long life, and prosperity. On this day, sisters start by applying oil, lighting a lamp, and placing a sacred pot and Lord Ganesh as witnesses. They apply a seven-coloured tika on their brothers’ foreheads and place garlands of velvet and marigold flowers around their necks, offering gifts as well. In return, brothers also put tika on their sisters and exchange money or gifts.
Each day of Tihar holds unique significance for followers of Hinduism, carrying great religious and cultural importance.
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