Kathmandu [Nepal], November 9 – Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel has described Tihar as a festival of light that promotes unity, cultural harmony and respect for nature, extending greetings to Nepalis at home and abroad.
In his message marking Tihar 2083 BS, Paudel said the festival brings together people of different castes, languages and cultures, reinforcing social bonds and national identity.
He highlighted traditions including worshipping crows, dogs, cows, oxen and Govardhan Mountain, offering prayers to Goddess Lakshmi and celebrating Bhai Tika as expressions of affection, compassion and prosperity.
Paudel said the rituals honour the relationship between humans, animals and nature, while traditions such as lighting lamps and performing Deusi-Bhailo promote goodwill and social harmony.
He described Tihar as a symbol of the victory of light over darkness and urged people to follow truth, justice and good governance.
The President expressed hope that the festival would strengthen mutual respect, tolerance, brotherhood and prosperity across the country.
