What is Tihar?
Q: What is Tihar?
A: Tihar is a Hindu festival that is celebrated for 5 days, mainly in Nepal and the Indian states of Assam and Sikkim. It is also celebrated in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal.
Q: What is the significance of Tihar?
A: Tihar is known as the festival of lights, and diyas are lit inside and outside the houses to make it bright at night. People also make Rangolis on the floor of living rooms or courtyards to welcome Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism, mainly Goddess Lakshmi.
Q: When does Tihar begin and end?
A: Tihar begins with Kaag Tihar in Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna Paksha and ends with Bhai Tika in Dwitiya of Kartik Sukla Paksha every year.
Q: What is the Vikram Samvat calendar?
A: The Vikram Samvat calendar is a Hindu calendar that is used to determine the dates of festivals and auspicious occasions.
Q: Which animals are worshiped during Tihar?
A: Animals like crows, dogs, cows, and oxen are also worshiped during Tihar.
Q: What are Rangolis made of?
A: Rangolis are made of materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals.
Q: What is the significance of Rangolis in Tihar?
A: Rangolis are made to welcome Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism, mainly Goddess Lakshmi, during Tihar.
