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October’s Tihar Festival: Nepal’s 5-Day Celebration of Light & Life!

October’s Tihar Festival: Nepal’s 5-Day Celebration of Light & Life!

Update: 2025-10-06
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Dive into the vibrant heart of Nepal’s Tihar festival, a dazzling 5-day celebration kicking off on October 19, 2025!

Join us as we explore the Festival of Lights, where twinkling oil lamps, colorful rangolis, and heartfelt rituals honor crows, dogs, cows, and the goddess Laxmi. It's one of guidebook author David Ways favourite festivals to experience in Nepal. From the joyous worship of loyal pups to the triumphant celebration of sibling bonds on Bhai Tika, this episode unravels the traditions, stories, and spiritual depth of Tihar.

Will you be in Nepal in October this year? It's perfect for culture enthusiasts and festival lovers, tune in to discover why Nepal’s Tihar is a must-experience spectacle of light, love, and divinity!

Prefer to read? Check out these Tihar Festival posts and photographs by David Ways.The Crow festival: Day one of Tihar Festival in NepalThe Dog festival: Day two of Tihar in NepalThe Cow festival: Day three of Tihar in NepalMha Puja: Day four of Tihar in NepalBhai Tika: Day five of Tihar in Nepal

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October’s Tihar Festival: Nepal’s 5-Day Celebration of Light & Life!

October’s Tihar Festival: Nepal’s 5-Day Celebration of Light & Life!

David Ways