Both Tihar and Chhath are intertwined with farming lifestyles says anthropologist Beena Poudyal

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Source: Nepal Tourism Board

As Nepalis celebrate Tihar this week and are about to observe Chhath in a few days time, Sewa Bhattarai finds out the relevance of these festivities in Nepal.



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