Kathmandu. Tihar, a festival that is a unique cultural heritage of Nepali society, and the associated Deusi-Bhailo tradition are undergoing rapid transformation in recent times.
Once a vibrant medium for connecting society, fostering mutual harmony, and passing down mythological stories from one generation to another, this festival is now transforming into a commercial and flashy display under the influence of modernity and technology. The traditional Deusi tunes, once sung standing in the courtyard of homes, are now getting lost in the sounds of concerts and DJs organized by occupying the streets.
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