Tihar, also known as Deepawali, is one of the most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals in Nepal. Unlike many other festivals, Tihar is not just about lights and decorations—it is about family, togetherness, and the joy of sharing. The festival spans five days, each with its own special rituals and significance, and it brings families closer by creating opportunities for bonding and celebration.

One of the most important aspects of Tihar is how families come together to perform traditional activities, such as decorating homes with diyas, making colorful flower patterns, preparing delicious sweets, and playing games like Deusi-Bhailo. Children especially enjoy participating in these traditions, learning cultural values, and feeling the warmth of family love. Elders play a key role in teaching younger generations about the importance of respect, gratitude, and unity.

Through storytelling, singing, dancing, and offering prayers, families maintain and pass on cultural heritage from one generation to the next. Tihar is a festival where traditions are not just rituals—they are ways to strengthen family bonds, create lasting memories, and celebrate life together. These family-centered practices make Tihar not only a religious festival but also a celebration of love, unity, and shared joy.

हाम्रा परिवारले हरेक वर्ष तिहारमा गीत गाउछ।
Our family sings songs every year during Tihar.
Haamra pariwarle harek barsha Tiharma geet gaaucha.

हामीले घर सफा गरेर दियो बाल्छौं।
We clean the house and light diyas.
Haami le ghar safa gare ra diye balchhau.

तिहारमा परिवारसँग मिठाइ बाँड्छौं।
We share sweets with the family during Tihar.
Tiharma pariwarsanga mithai bandchhau.

हाम्रा दिदीबहिनीहरूले फूलको रेखा बनाउँछन्।
Our sisters make flower patterns.
Haamra didibahinile phoolko rekha banaunchan.

कुकुरलाई तिहारमा माया गर्छौं।
We show love to dogs during Tihar.
Kukur lai Tiharma maya garchhau.

हामी राति दियो बालेर घर सजाउँछौं।
We decorate the house with diyas at night.
Haami rati diyo balera ghar sajauchhau.

परिवारले एकसाथ देउसी-भैलो खेल्छ।
The family plays Deusi-Bhailo together.
Pariwarle eksaath Deusi-Bhailo khelchha.

हामीले तिहारमा नयाँ कपडा लगाउँछौं।
We wear new clothes during Tihar.
Haamile Tiharma naya kapda lagaunchhau.

बुबाले हामीलाई राम्रा गीत सिकाउँछन्।
Father teaches us good songs.
Bubale haamilaai ramra geet sikaunchhan.

हामीले घरमा रंगीन लाइट बाल्छौं।
We light colorful lights at home.
Haamile gharma rangeen light balchhau.

हामीले दाजु-बहिनीलाई स्नेहपूर्वक उपहार दिन्छौं।
We give gifts to siblings lovingly.
Haamile daaju-bahini lai snehapoorvak upahar dinchhau.

हरेक वर्ष परिवारसँग फोटो खिच्छौं।
We take photos with family every year.
Harek barsha pariwarsanga photo khichchhau.

हाम्रा नानीहरूले दियो सजाउँछन्।
Our little kids decorate diyas.
Haamra nanile diyo sajaunchhan.

हामीले परिवारसँग रमाइलो कथाहरु सुनाउँछौं।
We share fun stories with the family.
Haamile pariwarsanga ramailo katha haru sunaunchhau.

दादी-हजुरआमा हामीलाई तिहारको कथा सुनाउँछन्।
Grandmothers tell us Tihar stories.
Dadi-hajuraama haamilaai Tihar ko katha sunaunchhan.

हामीले घरको आँगनमा फूल रेखा बनाउँछौं।
We make flower patterns in the courtyard.
Haamile ghar ko aanganma phool rekha banaunchhau.

दाजुभाइले देउसी गाएर रमाइलो गर्छन्।
Brothers enjoy singing Deusi.
Daajubhaile Deusi gaayera ramailo garchhan.

हामी परिवारसँग मिठो खाना खान्छौं।
We enjoy delicious food with family.
Haami pariwarsanga mitho khana khanchhau.

हाम्रा परिवारका सदस्यहरूले गीत र नृत्य गर्छन्।
Family members perform songs and dances.
Haamra pariwarka sadasya harule geet ra nritya garchhan.

हामी तिहारमा सबैलाई शुभकामना दिन्छौं।
We wish everyone happiness during Tihar.
Haami Tiharma sabailai shubhakamana dinchhau.

हामीले परिवारसँग दीपावलीको गीत गाउँछौं।
We sing Diwali songs with the family.
Haamile pariwarsanga Deepawali ko geet gaunchhau.

दिदीबहिनीहरूले घरको झ्यालमा सजावट गर्छन्।
Our sisters decorate the windows at home.
Didibahinile ghar ko jhyalma sajawat garchhan.

हामीले दाजुभाइसँग रमाइलो खेल खेल्छौं।
We play fun games with our brothers.
Haamile daajubhaisanga ramailo khel khelchhau.

हामी परिवारसँग नयाँ तिहार पकवान बनाउँछौं।
We cook new Tihar dishes with the family.
Haami pariwarsanga naya Tihar pakwan banaunchhau.

हामीले घरको आँगनमा रंगीबिरंगी फूल राख्छौं।
We place colorful flowers in the courtyard.
Haamile ghar ko aanganma rangibirangi phool rakhchhau.

हाम्रा नानीहरूले आफ्ना साथीलाई मिठाइ दिन्छन्।
Our kids give sweets to their friends.
Haamra nanile aafnai saathilai mithai dinchhan.

हामीले तिहारमा परिवारसँग कथा सुनाउँछौं।
We share stories with the family during Tihar.
Haamile Tiharma pariwarsanga katha sunaunchhau.

हामीले घरको मुख्य ढोकामा फूल सजाउँछौं।
We decorate the main door with flowers.
Haamile ghar ko mukhya dhokama phool sajaunchhau.

दादी-हजुरआमासँग भजन गाइन्छ।
We sing bhajans with grandmothers.
Dadi-hajuraamasanga bhajan gaainchha.

हामीले देउसी-भैलोमा रमाइलो नृत्य गर्छौं।
We dance joyfully in Deusi-Bhailo.
Haamile Deusi-Bhailoma ramailo nritya garchhau.

हामी परिवारसँग तिहारको गीत सिक्छौं।
We learn Tihar songs with the family.
Haami pariwarsanga Tihar ko geet sikchhau.

दाजुभाइले आफ्ना साथीलाई तिहार शुभकामना दिन्छन्।
Brothers give Tihar wishes to their friends.
Daajubhaile aafnai saathilai Tihar shubhakamana dinchhan.

हामीले राति घरको आँगनमा दीप बाल्छौं।
We light lamps in the courtyard at night.
Haamile rati ghar ko aanganma deep balchhau.

हामीले परिवारसँग मिलेर नयाँ खेल खेल्छौं।
We play new games together with family.
Haamile pariwarsanga milera naya khel khelchhau.

दिदीबहिनीहरूले मिठाइ र पकवान बनाउँछन्।
Sisters make sweets and special dishes.
Didibahinile mithai ra pakwan banaunchhan.

हामीले सबैलाई तिहारको शुभकामना दिन्छौं।
We give everyone Tihar greetings.
Haamile sabailai Tihar ko shubhakamana dinchhau.

हामीले घरमा रंगीन लाइट बालेर सजाउँछौं।
We decorate the house with colorful lights.
Haamile gharma rangeen light balera sajauchhau.

परिवारसँग हामी रमाइलो गीत गाउछौं।
We sing fun songs with family.
Pariwarsanga haami ramailo geet gauchhau.

हामीले तिहारमा पशुहरूलाई माया गर्छौं।
We show love to animals during Tihar.
Haamile Tiharma pashuharu lai maya garchhau.

हामी परिवारसँग रमाइलो कथाहरु सुनाउँछौं।
We share fun stories with the family.
Haami pariwarsanga ramailo katha haru sunaunchhau.

हामीले आँगनमा फूल रङ्गीबिरंगी बनाउँछौं।
We make colorful flower designs in the courtyard.
Haamile aanganma phool rangibirangi banaunchhau.

दाजुभाइले रमाइलो देउसी खेल्छन्।
Brothers play fun Deusi games.
Daajubhaile ramailo Deusi khelchhan.

हामीले मिठाइलाई परिवारसँग बाँड्छौं।
We share sweets with the family.
Haamile mithai lai pariwarsanga bandchhau.

दिदीबहिनीहरूले घरमा दीप सजाउँछन्।
Sisters decorate the house with lamps.
Didibahinile gharma deep sajaunchhan.

हामीले तिहारमा गीत र नृत्य प्रदर्शन गर्छौं।
We perform songs and dances during Tihar.
Haamile Tiharma geet ra nritya pradarshan garchhau.

हामी परिवारसँग नयाँ पकवान बनाउँछौं।
We cook new dishes with the family.
Haami pariwarsanga naya pakwan banaunchhau.

हामीले घरको मुख्य ढोकामा फूल सजाउँछौं।
We decorate the main door with flowers.
Haamile ghar ko mukhya dhokama phool sajaunchhau.

हाम्रा नानीहरूले साथीहरूसँग मिठाइ बाँड्छन्।
Our kids share sweets with friends.
Haamra nanile saathiharu sanga mithai bandchhan.

दादी-हजुरआमासँग तिहारको कथा सुनिन्छ।
We listen to Tihar stories from grandmothers.
Dadi-hajuraamasanga Tihar ko katha suninchha.

हामीले रात्रि बेला घर सजाउँछौं।
We decorate the house at night.
Haamile raatri bela ghar sajauchhau.

दाजुभाइले मिठाइको रमाइलो गर्छन्।
Brothers enjoy sweets together.
Daajubhaile mithai ko ramailo garchhan.

हामी परिवारसँग मिलेर नयाँ खेल खेल्छौं।
We play new games together with family.
Haami pariwarsanga milera naya khel khelchhau.

दिदीबहिनीहरूले घरको आँगन सजाउँछन्।
Sisters decorate the courtyard.
Didibahinile ghar ko aangan sajaunchhan.

हामीले तिहारमा सबैलाई शुभकामना दिन्छौं।
We wish everyone happiness during Tihar.
Haamile sabailai shubhakamana dinchhau.

हामीले रंगीन दीप बाल्छौं।
We light colorful lamps.
Haamile rangeen deep balchhau.

परिवारसँग हामी रमाइलो गीत गाउछौं।
We sing fun songs with the family.
Pariwarsanga haami ramailo geet gauchhau.

हामीले घरमा पुष्प सजावट गर्छौं।
We decorate the house with flowers.
Haamile gharma pushp sajawat garchhau.

हामी परिवारसँग रमाइलो कथाहरु सुनाउँछौं।
We share fun stories with the family.
Haami pariwarsanga ramailo katha haru sunaunchhau.

हामीले पशुहरुलाई माया गर्छौं।
We show love to animals.
Haamile pashuharu lai maya garchhau.

हामीले आँगनमा फूलको रेखा बनाउँछौं।
We make flower patterns in the courtyard.
Haamile aanganma phoolko rekha banaunchhau.

हामीले राति घरको वरिपरि दीप बाल्छौं।
We light lamps around the house at night.
Haamile raatri ghar ko varipari deep balchhau.

दिदीबहिनीहरूले मिठाइ तयार गर्छन्।
Sisters prepare sweets.
Didibahinile mithai tayar garchhan.

हामी परिवारसँग नयाँ गीत सिक्छौं।
We learn new songs with the family.
Haami pariwarsanga naya geet sikchhau.

दाजुभाइ देउसी खेल्दै रमाउँछन्।
Brothers enjoy playing Deusi.
Daajubhaile Deusi kheldai ramauchhan.

हामीले तिहारमा सबैलाई मिठाइ दिन्छौं।
We give sweets to everyone during Tihar.
Haamile Tiharma sabailai mithai dinchhau.

हामी परिवारसँग रमाइलो कथाहरू सुनाउँछौं।
We share fun stories with the family.
Haami pariwarsanga ramailo katha haru sunaunchhau.

दादी-हजुरआमासँग भजन गाइन्छ।
We sing bhajans with grandmothers.
Dadi-hajuraamasanga bhajan gaainchha.

हामीले घरमा रंगीन फूल राख्छौं।
We place colorful flowers in the house.
Haamile gharma rangeen phool rakhchhau.

हामी परिवारसँग तिहार नाच गर्छौं।
We dance with family during Tihar.
Haami pariwarsanga Tihar naach garchhau.

हामीले आँगनमा दीपको रेखा बनाउँछौं।
We make lamp patterns in the courtyard.
Haamile aanganma deep ko rekha banaunchhau.

दाजुभाइले रमाइलो गीत गाउँछन्।
Brothers sing fun songs.
Daajubhaile ramailo geet gaunchhan.

हामी परिवारसँग नयाँ पकवान बनाउँछौं।
We cook new dishes with the family.
Haami pariwarsanga naya pakwan banaunchhau.

दिदीबहिनीहरूले घरमा फूलको सजावट गर्छन्।
Sisters decorate the house with flowers.
Didibahinile gharma phoolko sajawat garchhan.

हामीले तिहारमा सबैलाई शुभकामना दिन्छौं।
We wish everyone a happy Tihar.
Haamile sabailai Tihar ko shubhakamana dinchhau.

हामी परिवारसँग रमाइलो खेल खेल्छौं।
We play fun games with family.
Haami pariwarsanga ramailo khel khelchhau.

हामीले घरमा रंगीन लाइट बाल्छौं।
We light colorful lights at home.
Haamile gharma rangeen light balchhau.

हामी परिवारसँग रमाइलो गीत गाउछौं।
We sing fun songs with the family.
Pariwarsanga haami ramailo geet gauchhau.

हामीले तिहारमा पशुहरुलाई माया गर्छौं।
We show love to animals during Tihar.
Haamile Tiharma pashuharu lai maya garchhau.

हामीले आँगनमा फूल रेखा बनाउँछौं।
We make flower patterns in the courtyard.
Haamile aanganma phoolko rekha banaunchhau.

हामीले राति घरको आँगनमा दीप बाल्छौं।
We light lamps in the courtyard at night.
Haamile raatri ghar ko aanganma deep balchhau.

दिदीबहिनीहरूले मिठाइ बनाउँछन्।
Sisters make sweets.
Didibahinile mithai banaunchhan.

हामी परिवारसँग नयाँ गीत सिक्छौं।
We learn new songs with the family.
Haami pariwarsanga naya geet sikchhau.

दाजुभाइ देउसी खेल्छन्।
Brothers play Deusi.
Daajubhaile Deusi khelchhan.

हामीले तिहारमा सबैलाई मिठाइ बाँड्छौं।
We share sweets with everyone during Tihar.
Haamile Tiharma sabailai mithai bandchhau.

हामी परिवारसँग रमाइलो कथाहरू सुनाउँछौं।
We share fun stories with the family.
Haami pariwarsanga ramailo katha haru sunaunchhau.

दादी-हजुरआमासँग भजन गाइन्छ।
We sing bhajans with grandmothers.
Dadi-hajuraamasanga bhajan gaainchha.

हामीले घरमा रंगीन फूल राख्छौं।
We decorate the house with colorful flowers.
Haamile gharma rangeen phool rakhchhau.

हामी परिवारसँग नृत्य गर्छौं।
We dance with family during Tihar.
Haami pariwarsanga nritya garchhau.

हामीले आँगनमा दीपको रेखा बनाउँछौं।
We make lamp patterns in the courtyard.
Haamile aanganma deep ko rekha banaunchhau.

दाजुभाइले रमाइलो गीत गाउँछन्।
Brothers sing fun songs.
Daajubhaile ramailo geet gaunchhan.

हामी परिवारसँग नयाँ पकवान बनाउँछौं।
We cook new dishes with the family.
Haami pariwarsanga naya pakwan banaunchhau.

दिदीबहिनीहरूले घर सजाउँछन्।
Sisters decorate the house.
Didibahinile ghar sajaunchhan.

हामीले तिहारमा सबैलाई शुभकामना दिन्छौं।
We wish everyone a happy Tihar.
Haamile sabailai Tihar ko shubhakamana dinchhau.

हामी परिवारसँग रमाइलो खेल खेल्छौं।
We play fun games with family.
Haami pariwarsanga ramailo khel khelchhau.

हामीले घरमा रंगीन लाइट बाल्छौं।
We light colorful lights at home.
Haamile gharma rangeen light balchhau.

हामी परिवारसँग रमाइलो गीत गाउछौं।
We sing fun songs with the family.
Pariwarsanga haami ramailo geet gauchhau.

हामीले तिहारमा पशुहरुलाई माया गर्छौं।
We show love to animals during Tihar.
Haamile Tiharma pashuharu lai maya garchhau.

हामीले आँगनमा फूल रेखा बनाउँछौं।
We make flower patterns in the courtyard.
Haamile aanganma phoolko rekha banaunchhau.

Family traditions during Tihar are the heart of the festival and reflect the essence of Nepalese culture. From decorating homes with colorful lights and flower patterns to preparing special sweets and performing Deusi-Bhailo, every activity emphasizes togetherness and joy. These traditions provide children with an opportunity to learn cultural values, respect for elders, and the importance of family bonds.

Tihar also teaches patience, cooperation, and gratitude as everyone works together to prepare for the celebrations. The involvement of grandparents, parents, and siblings in stories, songs, and rituals makes every moment meaningful and memorable. Beyond the aesthetic beauty of lights and decorations, the true spirit of Tihar lies in sharing love, spreading happiness, and strengthening relationships.

Families become the center of warmth and celebration, reminding us that festivals are more than just rituals—they are moments to connect, care, and cherish one another. By continuing these traditions year after year, families ensure that younger generations understand their cultural heritage, maintain family unity, and experience the joy of giving. In essence, Tihar is not only a festival of lights but also a festival of love, learning, and lasting family memories.