Tihar Festival: Laxmi Puja
Laxmi Puja is the main day of Tihar, the festival of lights, when homes are lit with lamps and decorated to welcome Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
About the Holiday
Tihar, also known as Deepawali or Yamapanchak, is a five-day festival that honours crows, dogs, cows, oxen and the bond between brothers and sisters.
Laxmi Puja falls on the new moon night of Kartik. Homes and businesses are cleaned and lit with oil lamps and lights to welcome Goddess Laxmi.
Nepali date: 2083/07/23 B.S.
How It Is Celebrated
- Houses are decorated with oil lamps, candles, marigold garlands and colourful rangoli at the entrance.
- Families worship Goddess Laxmi in the evening and offer sweets and fruit.
- Groups of children and young people sing and dance Bhailo from house to house.
Office Notice
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