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The Untold Story of the Tihar Festival
Every year, something unusual occurs during the Tihar festival in Nepal. The five-day festival transpires yearly around mid-October to mid-November, celebrating with bright colors and lights. While the festival is primarily centered on honoring the god of death, Yumaraj, there is something unique about the first four days. The first four days are celebrated by honoring and pleasing an animal for their representation with Yumaraj. Commencing on the first day of the festival.
Sadie Sonneborn Malecki
Aug 31, 20252 min read
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