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Glade wrote:
Idk if you wanted more explained?

Cimorene wrote:
Question 11

The Tihar celebration lasts five days. What is celebrated on each day?

Cimorene wrote:
Question 11

The Tihar celebration lasts five days. What is celebrated on each day?

Atencia wrote:
day 1 - feeding the crows to ward off death and grief
day 2 - the special relationship between humans and dogs
day 3 - show their gratitude to cows
day 4 - worship and celebrate the ox 
day 5 - the special bond between brothers and sisters

Cimorene wrote:
You have almost got it, you are all just missing one thing

Detrimentum wrote:
1. Kaag tihar (crows)
2. Kukur tihar (dogs)
3. Qai tihar and lakshmi puja (cows and the goddess Lakshmi)
4. Govardhan Puja and Mha Puja (ox)
5. Bhai tika (brothers and sisters)

Glade wrote:

1. Kaag Tihar (Day 1): By feeding the crows, devotees hope to appease them and ward off death and grief for the coming year.
2. Kukur Tihar (Day 2): all dogs, whether pets or strays, are offered treats and worshipped by placing a tika on their forehead and garlands of marigolds around their necks. This day marks the special relationship between humans and dogs, where dogs are thanked and celebrated for their loyalty, service and companionship.
3. Gai Tihar and Lakshmi Puja (Day 3): Nepali Hindus people show their gratitude to the cow by feeding them treats and worshipping them with tikas and garlands.
4. Govardhan Puja and Mha Puja (Day 4):  the self and the soul within is worshipped.
5. Bhai Tika (Day 5): sisters create a protective barrier of holy water and blessed oil around their brothers, circumambulating them several times. A special garland made out of the makhmali flower (Gomphrena globosa) is placed around the brother's neck as this flower is known for its long life. The tika placed on the forehead of the brother is also unique in that it consists of seven different colors. The tika is also placed on the sister's forehead by the brother..