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10/26/2009 - 10/30/2009Tihar (Deepavali)
Countrywide,
Nepal
More commonly known as Diwali (or Deepavali) in the West, Tihar is one of the biggest festivals in the Hindu calendar and marks the arrival of the new moon starting a new year in the Hindu calendar. The five-day festival is a time of great celebrations, religious ceremonies and feasting with many families eating special traditional meals. Known as the 'festival of lights', it is traditional for homes and businesses to be decorated with row upon row of lights and coloured lanterns.
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Religion
, Entertainment
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Throughout Nepal
The entire country takes time out to celebrate this event
Countrywide, Nepal
Contact Information:
Nepal Tourist Board
Tourist Service Center
Bhrikuti Mandap
Kathmandu
Nepal
Telephone: +977 1 425 6909.
Email: info@ntb.org.np
Website: www.welcomenepal.com
