Tihar is a five-day-long Hindu festival celebrated in Dharan and across Nepal in the month of Kartik. It is also known as the festival of lights, where people worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and honor the bond between humans and animals.

During Tihar, people decorate their homes with colorful lights, rangolis, and flowers, and actively participate in various cultural activities such as singing and dancing. A key feature of this festival is the worship of animals like cows, dogs, and crows, which are considered sacred and believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. The final day of the festival is celebrated as Bhai Tika, where sisters bless their brothers with tika and offer prayers for their protection and long life.

Tihar is an important cultural event in Dharan, where people from all walks of life come together to celebrate Nepal’s rich cultural heritage and traditions. The festival is a time of joy, unity, and gratitude, and an opportunity to reconnect with family and loved ones.