If you happen to be in Nepal during October or November, you’re in luck — you’ll witness one of the country’s biggest and most spectacular festivals: Tihar. Also known as the Festival of Lights, it stands apart from other celebrations for one reason — each day honours not just gods and humans, but also animals.
The festival runs for five days, starting with Kaag Tihar and ending with Bhai Tika. Each day carries its own meaning and rituals. While there’s no definitive record of when the festival began, several legends attempt to explain its origin.
