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Lights of Tihar

This very important event in Hindu culture is also known as Deepawali or the festival of lights. Streets will be lit up by thousands of small lights and candles.

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This very important event in Hindu culture is also known as Deepawali or the festival of lights. Streets will be lit up by thousands of small lights and candles.

Lights, garlands and worship are some of the integral parts of Tihar. Like many, a man creates an altar in front of his store using multicolored powders, incenses or flowers among other things.

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Day or night, the streets of Durbar Square become extremely alive. A young boy selling cotton candy during the festivities finds a viewing point to better spot potential customers.

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