By Binu Shrestha, Kathmandu, Nov. 7: Tihar, the second greatest festival of Hindus, is starting with Kaag Tihar on Saturday. People celebrated Dhanteras on Friday by buying gold, silver and utensil...
By Binu Shrestha, Kathmandu, Nov. 7: Tihar, the second greatest festival of Hindus, is starting with Kaag Tihar on Saturday. People celebrated Dhanteras on Friday by buying gold, silver and utensils. It is believed purchasing gold, silver, utensils and making business deals on this day is expected to bring wealth and prosperity.
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Travellers heading home for Tihar celebrations face delays after repeated landslides block the highway in Chitwan, with crews working to reopen both lanes by 1pm.
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.
