Tihar celebrations gain pace with Laxmi Puja today

The first day of Yamapanchak, is observed as Kaag Tihar (Crow Festival) and the crow is worshipped and given food. On the first day of Tihar crow is worshipped as the messenger of Yama Raj (the god of Death). This year, Kaag Tihar is observed on November 11. Kukur Tihar, the festival dedicated to worshipping dogs, is being celebrated on November 12, Sunday. People worship dogs by feeding them, putting red vermillion powder and garlanding them. Dog is worshipped as an envoy of Yama Raj the god of death. Dogs since time immemorable have been the most faithful companions of humans, and on Kukur Tihar dogs are revered as the symbol of loyalty. Laxmi Puja generally falls on the third day of Tihar but this year Laxmi Puja and Kukur Tihar will be observed on the same day, November 13. Laxmi Puja holds a special significance for Hindus, People decorate their houses with flowers, lights, and oil lamps and worship goddess Laxmi with the belief that Goddess Laxmi will bless us with prosperity.

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Rs 2.6 million worth of properties destroyed in Bhojpur fire

TAKSAR, Bhojpur, Nov 13: Properties worth over Rs 2.6 million were destroyed when a house caught fire in Bhojpur. The fire started from a butter lamp lit for the Laxmi Puja ritual during the Tihar festival, it is said. The house of one Gyan Raj Bista at Bhojpur Municiplity-8 was

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Laxmi Puja, Kukur Tihar being observed today

Laxmi Puja, a day dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess Laxmi, is being observed across the country today.

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Laxmi Puja being observed today

KATHMANDU, Nov 12: Laxmi Puja, a day dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess Laxmi, is being observed across the country today. Traditionally falling on the third day of the Tihar festival, this year it coincides with the second day of Tihar, along with Narak Chaturd

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In Pics: Evening scenery of Laxmi Puja

Some glimpses of people engaging in Laxmi Puja, celebrated on the third day of Tihar Festival.

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Laxmi Puja, Kukur Tihar being observed today

KATHMANDU: The third day of Yamapanchak or Tihar festival is being celebrated by worshipping Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, affluence and prosperity, this evening, with devotion. On the day of Laxmi Puja, people clean their houses and surrounding, illuminate their homes and light butter lamps to invite the goddess to their homes, in the belief […]

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Tihar festival begins, Laxmi Puja today

Tihar, the festival of light and flowers, has begun by observing Kaag Tihar on Sunday. As part of Tihar festival, Kaag Tihar is celebrated on the first day of the five-day festival by feeding crows.

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PHOTOS: Nepalis in US observe Laxmi Puja

Nepalis communities in the USA celebrated Laxmi Puja, the third day of the Tihar Festival. Here are some photos taken in various places of the USA.

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In Pictures: Colorful night in Laxmi Puja

With lots of colorful lights glowing across the nation, Tihar (festival of lights) is one of the best time to travel during the night.

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Illuminated Kathmandu Valley in 20 photos

KATHMANDU: Laxmi Puja is being observed across the country Thursday. The third day of Yamapanchak of Tihar festival is being celebrated by worshipping Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, affluence and prosperity, this evening, with devotion. On this day, people clean their houses and surroundings, illuminate their homes and light butter lamps to 'invite' the goddess to their homes, in the belief that the goddess Laxmi detests the house which is unclean and untidy. The night of Laxmi Puja is also known as Sukha Ratri, meaning the night of happiness as it is believed that Goddess Laxmi comes to reside in the house on this special night. To 'welcome' the goddess in the house, devotees make the footprint signs from their courtyard up to the main altar. In the evening of Laxmi Puja, troupes of teenage girls from the neighbourhood sing 'bhailo' songs amidst dancing and merriment. Night illumination is carried out at homes by lighting electric lights and butter lamps. Some people also worship the cow in the morning on Laxmi Puja in accordance with their family tradition. Here are some photos taken at various places of the Kathmandu Valley on Thursday evening.

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Laxmi Puja today

KATHMANDU: Laxmi Puja, the third day of Tihar festival, is being observed across the country on Thursday. On this day, people clean their houses and surroundings, illuminate their houses with lamps to 'welcome' the Laxmi, goddess of wealth. Also known as Yam Panchak, the festival is observed for five days. The first day of Yam Panchak is observed as Kaag Tihar by feeding crows, regarded as messengers in Nepali society. The second day is Kukur Tihar- the day is observed worshipping dogs. The third day is Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja worshipping cows and Laxmi, the goddess of wealth. The fourth day of Tihar is known as Goru Puja - worship of oxen, while the fifth and final day is Bhai Tika - the day when brothers receive Tika from their sisters. However, both Kaag Tihar and Kukur Tihar fell on the same day Wednesday), according to Calendar Determination Committee Chair, Prof Shree Krishna Adhikari. People from the Newari community celebrate the fourth day of Yam Panchak as Mha Puja - worship of one's own soul. The auspicious hour for Bhai Tika this year is 11:02 am Saturday (November 6), he added.

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