Gai Tihar · Day 3

The cow's day

गाई तिहार

· Kartik 23, 2083 BS

The plan

  1. MorningFind a neighbourhood with cows being worshipped.
  2. DayVisit families making sel roti, if you're invited.
  3. EveningDeusi singing, with instruments, which is often louder than Bhailo.

Culture & customs

The cow is the national animal of Nepal and a symbol of Laxmi. She is given a garland, a tika and special food. In Hindu Nepal, it is illegal to kill a cow.

Sel roti is fried in every kitchen during Tihar, and each family has its own recipe.

What happened

Not written yet.What actually happened on 9 November goes here, with photos, on the day.
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