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Children @ HCP celebrate Tihar, one of the major festivals of Nepal. Tihar is a 5 days long festival which is celebrated to offer Thanks and gratitude to gods, siblings and animals. The last day of tihar is "bhai-tika". During "bhai-tika" sisters worship brother and pray for his longitivity. Brother, in turn gives gifts and blessing to sisters.

Paradise gets dressed in garland and beautiful color.

Bond of sisterhoods

Red color,heralding the festive time

Children engage in desiging garland for the festival

Durga puts "tika" on Sunil's forehead