Road trip tip: While the Southwest offers the most famous scenery, don't neglect the start of the route in Illinois. Jensen recommends the town of Pontiac, home to two great stops, the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum and the Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum, a memorable tribute to the car brands. pontiac.org.
Tihar â The Festival of Lights. There is something about the celebrations of Tihar in Nepal which make it truly special. Also known as the â Festival of Lights â, all houses in the cities and villages are decorated with dozens of lit oil lamps which gives them a glittering appearance at night.ihar â The Festival of Lights. There is something about the celebrations of Tihar in Nepal which make it truly special. Also known as the â Festival of Lights â, all houses in the cities and villages are decorated with dozens of lit oil lamps which gives them a glittering appearance at night.
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is also an occasion for celebration by Jains and Sikhs.The festival of Diwali extends over five days. Because of the lights, fireworks and sweets involved, it's a great favourite with children.iwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small earthenware oil lamps called diyas. These lamps, which are traditionally fueled by mustard oil, are placed in rows in windows, doors and outside buildings to decorate them.