09-17-2021, 01:59 AM
Tihar, the most brilliant and beautiful Nepali festival. Yet the highlight of the celebration comes when the sun gets down. Though insufficient power supply frequently, the Kathmandu Valley will be bright all night during the Tihar festival, and there will be a more beautiful night scene than in many cosmopolitan cities.
Hindus have the tradition of giving gifts during the festival too. The copper-plated candle holder carrying a candle with metal skin is a popular gift for people. Of course, the most popular one is the Indian goddess Ganesha. In the Tihar festival, candy plays an integral role. Families and friends will present each other with colorful coconut candy "Buffy" to express their blessings.
During Tihar nepal, you are likely to see some mischievous monkeys. People who see these monkeys for unknown reasons will definitely regard them as special acrobat actors in the celebration. In fact, they're not. Hindus respect and worship monkeys as gods.
There is an allusion. It is said that the Hindu God Rama was framed by evils in the process of spiritual practice and was exiled in the harsh jungle for 14 years. Later, with the help of many monkey gods, Rama finally defeated the evils and returned to the people who love him. Since then, Hindus regard the monkeys who have helped Rama as gods.
Hindus have the tradition of giving gifts during the festival too. The copper-plated candle holder carrying a candle with metal skin is a popular gift for people. Of course, the most popular one is the Indian goddess Ganesha. In the Tihar festival, candy plays an integral role. Families and friends will present each other with colorful coconut candy "Buffy" to express their blessings.
During Tihar nepal, you are likely to see some mischievous monkeys. People who see these monkeys for unknown reasons will definitely regard them as special acrobat actors in the celebration. In fact, they're not. Hindus respect and worship monkeys as gods.
There is an allusion. It is said that the Hindu God Rama was framed by evils in the process of spiritual practice and was exiled in the harsh jungle for 14 years. Later, with the help of many monkey gods, Rama finally defeated the evils and returned to the people who love him. Since then, Hindus regard the monkeys who have helped Rama as gods.