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A festival beyond lights: How Sikkim's Tihar celebrates people, animals & nature

One of the defining features of Tihar is its dedicated days of worship for animals that share the landscape with humans and are traditionally associated with Yama, the Hindu god of death.

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Tihar, also known as Yamapanchak, is a five-day festival in Sikkim that celebrates the bond between humans, animals, and nature.
Unlike traditional Diwali, Tihar specifically includes days of worship for animals associated with Yama, the Hindu god of death.

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Tihar Festival: A Unique Celebration of Nature and Community in Sikkim Gyanhigyan
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