- Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Kathmandu, Oct 20: President Ramchandra Paudel has wished that may the festival of Tihar inspire all Nepalis to promote the aspiration of mutual goodwill, tolerance, brotherhood, good governance and prosperity.
In a message today on the occasion of the Tihar festival, the President has wished for happiness, peace, progress and prosperity to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad.
“Nepal is a country with diverse unique cultures. Our different festivals have worked to unite our diversities. Of such festivals, Tihar is a great festival of Hindus. This festival has united different ethnic and lingual communities and cultures in a thread,” President Paudel stated in his message.
The President has stated that Tihar is also a festival of light and carries cultural, historical, practical, psychological and scientific importance.
President Paudel has wished that this festival could inspire all of us to move on the path to truth, justice and social good governance, thanks to different cultural practices being demonstrated in the Tihar festival.
He noted that practices such as Bhai Tika, Mha Puja and worship rituals convey the messages of love, social unity, compassion, and the triumph of light over darkness.
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Tihar contributes to strengthen brotherly relations, Vice President says
Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has extended his heartfelt wishes to all Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Tihar and has expressed confidence that this festival would further strengthen mutual trust, goodwill and brotherly relations among different sectors, classes and communities.
In a message of greetings on the occasion of the Tihar festival today, Vice President Yadav has wished for happiness, peace, prosperity and good health to all Nepali sisters and brothers.
Likewise, he wished that may this festival inspire all Nepalis to unite for national unity, indivisibility, sovereignty and nationality.
The Vice President also expressed hope that the festival would inspire for developing a robust society united by collectivism and aspirations of unity.
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PM Karki urges to work for bright future of new Nepal
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged one and all to move ahead with firm determination to fulfill the national aspirations of peace, prosperity and good governance.
In a message today on the occasion of the Tihar festival along with Mha Pooja, Nepal Sambat 1146, Chhath and other festivals, the PM has extended her best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad.
“It is our unique culture to remain united in hard times. So, let’s all get united to build a bright future of new Nepal by ending frustrations and darkness without remaining in any illusion,” PM Karki mentioned in her message of best wishes.
PM Karki stated that the incumbent government was working to create conducive environment for holding elections with the promise to give a stable government within six months and noted that political dialogue and situation of law and order were advancing satisfactorily.
Likewise, the PM said that the key responsibilities of the current government are to hold elections on March 5, 2026 in a free, fair and fearless manner; take firm step against corruption and conduct a fair investigation on suppression and violence happened in the Gen-Z protests of September 8 and 9.
PM Karki added that the government was formed to abide by inclusive, transparent and responsive governance by respecting the responsibility bestowed by the Gen-Z protests. “The foundation for good governance and development aspired by the great Gen-Z protests of September is also prepared in this time,” the PM stated.
The PM has noted that these festivals are the symbol of hope, trust and prosperity in life. She said these festivals approaching along with the lights of the Deepawali are celebrated as the symbol of victory of brightness over darkness, hope over frustration and justice over injustice.
Kukur Tihar being observed today
Kukur Tihar, the festival of dogs, is being celebrated at every household today, to mark the third day of Yamapanchak of this year’s Tihar festival.
Though Kukur Tihar falls on the second day of the Tihar festival, it is being celebrated on the third day this year due to some changes in the calendar, Member of Nepal Calendar Determination Committee Prof Dr Devmani Bhattarai said.
Dog, which is an animal well known for being the trustworthy sentry as well as faithful companion of humans since ancient times, is worshipped once a year on this day as Yamadoot, or a messenger of Yamaraj, the God of death.
People worship dogs, garland it and offer delicious food today.
This day is also called Narak Chaturdashi.
Dog, which is said to have accompanied Dharmaraj Yudhisthir on his journey to heaven in the mythological grand epic Mahabharat, has a close relationship with mankind.
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