Question

Why tihar is also called dipawali?​

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Explanation:

A five-day-long Hindu festival they celebrate in Nepal. The Indian states of Haryana and Sikkim including in Darjeeling district of West Bengal and Agarpara. It is the festival of lights, as diyas are lit inside and outside the houses to make it illuminate at night. It is popularly known as Swanti among the Newars and as Deepawali among Madhesis. Additionally, it is set in the Vikram Samvat calendar, the festival begins with Kaag Tihar in Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna Paksha. Finally, it ends with Bhai Tika in Dwitiya of Kartik Sukla Paksha every year.