Tihar/Dipawali Introduction The festival of lights which is celebrated as Tihar/Dipawali is Hindu festival which is observed annually in Nepal and some parts of India and Nepali people all around the world. This festival is also celebrated in India as Diwali and the ritual that is done in Nepal during Tihar is different from the Diwali of India. The common things in both festivals is lights, lighting diya, making Rongoli, firecrackers and observing laxmi puja. During Tihar and Diwali performing puja of goddess is one of the most important ritual that is to be done compulsory. Goddess laxmi is known for the goddess of wealth so observing laxmi puja is said to bring wealth in the family. The special food of Tihar is sel-roti Nepali food made with the rice flour by frying in the pan with oil just like donuts and sel-roti is the common breakfast of every house during and after Tihar for some days. Sel- roti is used as sweet while performing puja for almost five days ritual...
