Tihar - Sikkim's Glittering Diwali

Tihar - Sikkim's Glittering Diwali

One of the most popular and significant Hindu Festivals, Diwali is celebrated under the name of ‘Tihar’ in Sikkim and other parts of North East India. 
The “festival of lights” covers the entire state in the veil of glittering lamps, offering people an opportunity to remove darkness not only from their homes but, also from their souls.

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It is celebrated all over Sikkim for 5 days. In those five days, people pay gratitude to the most significant animals in Hindu mythology.

Day-Wise Celebration

Day 1 (Kaag Tihar) - On the first day, crows which are the symbols of sorrow and sadness are worshipped and given sweets to avert grief and death from the homes.

Day 2 (Kukkar Tihar) - This day is dedicated to dogs who own a special place in Hindu mythology.

Day 3 (Gai Tihar) - This is the day of Deepavali. This day, cows are worshipped and the main celebrations of Diwali take place. Diyas are light and firecrackers are burst (don't do that though, you know 'cause of air pollution). 

Day 4 - The day after Diwali is marked by Govardhan Puja. People celebrate it by making food of cereals such as wheat, rice, etc. and offer it to Lord Krishna. It is believed to bring prosperity and happiness in the homes of the people.

Day 5 - This beautiful festival is conclude by the celebration of Bhai Dooj where sisters pray for the long and long and prosperous life for their brothers. This festival is celbrated to commemorate Lord Krishna's loving gesture towards her sister, but that is a blog for another time.......      

Rishit Basundhara


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