Cow Worship in Tihar: Honoring Prosperity, Gratitude, and the Harmony of Nature

22nd October 2025, Kathmandu

Tihar, the festival of lights and joy, is celebrated across Nepal with devotion, color, and cultural depth. Among its many rituals, the Cow and Ox Worship (Gai and Goru Puja) holds a special significance symbolizing prosperity, gratitude, and the sacred bond between humans, animals, and nature .