Kukur Tihar – Why we celebrate it
The second day of Diwali, also known locally as Kukur Tihar, is dedicated to the celebration of relationship between humans and Dogs.
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Darjeeling Everyday: From Jhandi-Makut to Housie – Things we Lived for
Darjeeling Everyday is a delicious feeling. Here in Darjeeling, the festive seasons are almost to end and we are now at the best part of the entire season – the Tihar days. Everything about this time of the year is beautiful – bright sunny days, smiling mountains, milky white clouds (if any), delicious food, selrotis, flowers, vailo, dewsi, vai tika, dakshina, drinks and what not? If you get greeted by pleasant weather mixed with the aroma of saipatris added to a clear view of the mountains, you are here.
Bhai Tika – The Practical Aspects of the Rituals We Follow
As a child I was always fascinated by how every family had their own stylized way of putting Dasain ko Tika and yet when it…
Some Diyas Away From Home
It was just like any other Diwali evening. It was past 6 pm and the sky was already starting to glitter of fireworks. The only…
Bhai Tika – A True Celebration of Women Empowerment in Gorkha Society
While in majority of the communities across South Asia – Rakhi is seen as one of the most important festivals, for Gorkhalis it’s Bhai Tika,…