Lalitpur — People are with their families, celebrating their new year and the return of light the new year brings after the darkness of the winter (I think. There are other deity-related stories around this fest...
There are these eyes everywhere. Looking on, acknowledging you, without malice or judgement.
It's Tihar outside. Candles and strung LED lights decorate the doorways and windowsills. Sporadic noises from firecrackers, children, drums, bells and dogs pepper the night.