A Nepalese woman is picking marigolds to prepare for the upcoming Tihar festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, November 4. / VCG Photo

Known as “the festival of flowers and lights,” the Tihar festival is one of the most beautiful festivals in Nepal. To celebrate the Tihar, Nepalese light the diyas inside and outside houses and make decorative garlands with marigolds./ VCG Photo

The festival features different events dedicated to animals and family members. People prepare offerings for sacred animals including crows, dogs and cows, and visit each other to give blessings and gifts. / VCG Photo

The five-day Hindu festival is celebrated in the Indian subcontinent. This year's festival falls on November 5. / VCG Photo