Nepalese in America celebrate Tihar Kathmandu 5 Nov: Nepalese citizens residing in USA celebrated Tihar festival with pride and joy, said Anil Pandey, chairman, Motherland Nepal, headquarters in California, USA. Specially, Laxmi Pooja on 1 November and Bhjaipooja on 3 November were celebrated by the Nepalese people following the Nepalese culture and tradition.