President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that Tihar is a festival of light and illumination carrying cultural, mythological, practical, psychological and scientific significance. In his message on the occasion of Tihar 2082, he highlighted that Nepal is a country rich in unique and traditional culture.
“Tihar, with its cultural, mythological, practical, psychological and scientific importance, is also a festival of light,” President Paudel said. “May the diverse cultural practices expressed through Tihar spread light in human life and inspire us all to move forward on the path of truth, justice and social good governance.”
He stated that Nepal’s festivals help unite diversity and added, “Among these festivals, Tihar is an important Hindu festival that binds people of various castes, languages, and cultures together. Tihar is also known as Yamapanchak.”
The message further states, “The interdependent relationship between humans and nature, Govardhan mountain, and the harmonious bond between humans, animals, birds and other living beings—are all reflected during this festival. Traditions such as lighting lamps, sharing special food items, and singing Deusi-Bhailo express social harmony and brotherhood. These practices play an important role in preserving Nepal’s indigenous culture.”
President Paudel also emphasized that customs like Bhai Tika and Mha Puja represent love, affection, social unity, prosperity, religion, compassion, and the victory of light over darkness.
He expressed his hope that this Tihar festival would strengthen mutual goodwill, tolerance, brotherhood, good governance and prosperity among Nepalis.
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