Kathmandu. The festival of light officially begins tomorrow (Saturday). However, Dhanteras itself falls on Friday. On this day, there is a tradition of buying new items. Especially gold, silver, co...
Kathmandu. The festival of light officially begins tomorrow (Saturday). However, Dhanteras itself falls on Friday. On this day, there is a tradition of buying new items. Especially gold, silver, coins, copper and brass utensils and puja materials are bought.
There is a religious belief that buying these items on Dhanteras will bring Lakshmi into the house and ensure happiness and prosperity throughout the year.
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MAHOTTARI: Tihar, Nepal’s second-largest festival, begins today, with Dhanteras being observed in the ancient Mithila region of Madhesh Province, including Mahottari district. Traditionally, Dhanteras is celebrated on the first day of the five-day Tihar festival by lighting oil lamps in the evening and purchasing new metal utensils and jewellery. However, changes in the lunar calendar […]
