Laxmi Puja
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It is the third day of Tihar. Tihar is a festival of lights. It is celebrated for five days, starting two days before the new moon. This festival is associated with Yamaraj, the God of Death and Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth.
On Laxmi Puja, cows are honored with flower garlands, both as a symbol of Laxmi and as the soul’s guide to Yamaraj’s underworld. In the evening people light their homes with oil lamps, candles and electric lights to welcome Goddess Laxmi to their homes. Children make rounds singing “Deusire” and “Bhaili”, which is a form of musical fundraising.
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