The festival of lights, Tihar, will arrive next week. As one of the most significant festivals for Nepalis, Tihar honours not just Goddess Laxmi and the bond between siblings but also animals like ...
The festival of lights, Tihar, will arrive next week. As one of the most significant festivals for Nepalis, Tihar honours not just Goddess Laxmi and the bond between siblings but also animals like dogs and cows. Alternatively called Deepawali or Yamapanchak, this festival is steeped in mythology.
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Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) will begin selling gold asarfi and silver medallions ahead of Tihar, targeting devotees who use the items during Laxmi Puja, one of the most important rituals of the festival.
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Millions of Indians will mark the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets
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