At night, everyone decorates their homes with lights, candles and colorful patterns made with colored powder or flowers (rangoli) to honor the Hindu goddess of wealth. People believe she brings good luck.
Day 4 – Mha Puja (Self-Worship Day)
In Bhaktapur, many people in the Newari community dedicate this day to respecting their own body and mind. Families make colorful designs called mandalas on the floor for each person, using flowers, rice, and colored powder. Each person sits in front of their mandala, and family members put tika on their forehead, light candles and give fruits and sweets. It is a way to remind everyone to stay healthy, happy, and kind to themselves in the upcoming year.
Day 5 – Bhai Tika (Brother and Sister Day):
The final day of Tihar is all about brothers and sisters. Sisters put colorful tikas on their brothers’ foreheads, give them sweets and wish them a long and happy life. Brothers give gifts in return and promise to protect their sisters. Families spend the day together celebrating :)
In Nepal, people spend a lot of time decorating their homes with lights. Families hang strings of lights and place small oil lamps called diyo on windows, rooftops and doorways. At night, the whole neighborhood lights up.
