festivels of tihar and lokshmi puja in nepal

thir is know as the festival of light and is celebrated for five days . on the occasion of laxmi puja houses are illuminted at night. Anassortment of special sweet are perpored and offered to guest.at this time ceetaion animals are also favored with food and garlands.the frist day of tihar is dedicated to the crow,the cow and the fourth to the ox.on the fifth day,women who have brother offer them tika and special food.in retun the brother gives this sister a token of appreciation usually in the form of money and renews his commitment to protect her honor.