Cultural Heritage of Nepal

Nepal is very rich for its diverse culture. Whole year, there is always something for you. Nepal fully celebrate Dashain, Tihar,
Dashain is the main festival of Nepal. It is Hindu's greatest festival. But in Nepal almost every people of religion celebrate this festival. Generally Dashain is celebrated in October to November month. It is one of longest festival in Nepal. Festival lasts in 2 weeks. People also get longest holiday for the festival. People from outside the country also return home to celebrate the festival. People who are out for job return home to get blessing from their elders. In Dashain, People go to elders to get Tika and blessings from them. People who are in city for job or study return home. At least once a year, in Dashain people return home. In this way people meet their colleagues after a long time. Villages become live at this time. So much fun at this time.
Tihar:
After Dashain, Tihar is second big festival of Nepal. 2 weeks after Dashain, Tihar festival starts. People celebrate Tihar for 5 days. In 1st day of Tihar, People worship ox, second day dog, 3rd day Laxmi, 4th day bhai (brother) puja. In Tihar, people cleans their houses and light the whole house and worship Goddess Laxmi for prosperity. Hence also known as Festival of Light. Children enjoy these festival a lot in Nepal.