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In which month is Buddha Jayanti celebrated?
In which month is Buddha Jayanti celebrated?
What is the significance of the festival of Eid?
What is the significance of the festival of Eid?
What is the name of the goddess worshipped during Laxmi Puja?
What is the name of the goddess worshipped during Laxmi Puja?
How many days does the festival of Tihar last?
How many days does the festival of Tihar last?
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What is the name of the day when sisters offer Tika to their brothers during Tihar?
What is the name of the day when sisters offer Tika to their brothers during Tihar?
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When is the festival of Chhath celebrated?
When is the festival of Chhath celebrated?
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What is the name of the place where Lord Buddha was born?
What is the name of the place where Lord Buddha was born?
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What is the greeting exchanged by Muslims during Eid?
What is the greeting exchanged by Muslims during Eid?
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How often is the date of Eid confirmed?
How often is the date of Eid confirmed?
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What is the name of the festival also known as Dipawali?
What is the name of the festival also known as Dipawali?
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Study Notes
Buddha Jayanti
- Celebrated on Baisakh Purnima to commemorate Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death
- Also known as Buddha Purnima
- Born in 623 BC in Lumbini, Nepal
- Celebrated in Nepal and abroad to commemorate his birthday
- People visit monasteries and stupas to pray for peace and prosperity
- Monuments are decorated with flowers and colors
Eid
- Biggest festival of the Muslim community
- Celebrated on the last day of Ramadan
- Ramadan is a month-long fast
- Date confirmed every year according to the Islamic calendar
- People exchange greetings, visit mosques, and pray for unity and prosperity
- Greet each other with "Eid Mubarak" (best wishes on Eid)
Tihar (Dipawali)
- One of the biggest festivals of Hindus in Nepal
- Celebrated for five days (Yama Panchak)
- Days include Kag Tihar, Kukur Tihar, Laxmi Puja, Goru Tihar, and Bhai Tika
- Laxmi Puja and Bhai Tika are the most popular days
- People worship goddess Laxmi with candles and Prasad
- Cow is also worshipped on that day
- Sisters offer Tika to brothers on Bhai Tika for longevity and prosperity
Chhath
- Celebrated on Kattik Shukla Shasthi, immediately after Tihar
- People worship goddess Chhathi Maiya and pray to the sun
- Originated from Terai region of Nepal, now celebrated in other parts too
- People visit river banks, ponds, or lakes to pray to the setting and rising sun
- Offer Prasad in the name of Chhathi Maiya
Christmas
- Celebrated on December 25th to commemorate Jesus Christ's birth
- Celebrated by Christians in Nepal
- People visit Church, pray to Jesus Christ, and exchange greetings
- Homes, surroundings, and marketplaces are decorated with Christmas Trees and lights
- Gifts are exchanged, and delicious food is enjoyed
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Buddha Jayanti is a festival celebrated by Buddhists to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautam. It is observed on the day of Baisakh Purnima and is a significant day in the Buddhist calendar.
