Tihar Festival Tour 8 Days

• Early in the morning of the first day of Tihar, family prepares a good meal. Each member of the family takes the first portion of the meal outside on a platter. The crows come down in large numbers and partake of the feast, they will call others before beginning to eat .Crows (Kag in Nepali) are considered as the messenger of the Lord of Death, Yama. There is a popular Nepali superstition of crows too: When the crows caw, sadness is coming.) On this day crows are worshiped and are kept happy. Where there are no crows, any winged animal of the heavens (bird) will enjoy the feast. So Tihar is also about appreciating animals around us. Enjoy around Kathmandu Valley. (Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan Durbar Square. Overnight at Hotel.

• Today, experience the worshipping of Dog. People offer flower garland and foods to their dog for their honesty and staying with the human being. On the second day of Tihar, Kukur (Dogs) are adorned with flower garland around their necks, red tika on their forehead, and are offered great meals, they are the king of the day! During day, drive to guide's village. Homestay in Village.

• The 3rd day of Tihar is about worshiping the mother of the universe – cow in the morning and Laxmi Pooja in the Evening.
• The cow puja is performed by giving a tika to a cow on her forehead, and a flower garland (Flower Leis) on the neck, and offering good meals.
• In this 3rd day of the Tihar Festival, the entire nation becomes an illumination of lights. Goddess of wealth (Laxmi) is worshiped in every household in the entire Nepali Kingdom by means of Puja, decoration, candle lights, and oil lamps. Pictures and icons of Laxmi Devi (Goddess) are placed and worshiped . This Puja is important also for offices and business companies.

Homestay in the village.

• Today oxen are worshipped for their hardwork and help to people for farming. In the hilly region of Nepal, Oxen are used to cultivate the land. On this day, we respect them giving a tika on his forehead, and a flower garland (Flower Leis) on the neck, and offering good meals.
• In the evening, group of males get together, carry what-ever musical instruments they have or can play, and sing Deusi door to door blessing the home and family in return for money and/or refreshments. Teenagers perform various Deusi songs to collect money for their picnic! Some may play Deusi to collect money to build a new trail in a far away village in Nepal!
• We will also join and enjoy the singing/ dancing . Homestay in Village.

• On the final day also known as Bhai Tika Day, sisters give tika (a colored powder placed on once's forehead), and mala (a necklace of flowers or also known as as flower leis, similar to that's used elsewhere like in Hawaii!) to brothers along with wishes for long life and prosperity.

• Enjoy Good food and celebration for whole day. Homestay in Village.

• Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

•  Transfer to airport for your onward departure from Nepal.