Kattik Krishna Aunsi: Laxmi Puja being observed this evening
Summary
Kattik Krishna Aunsi, also known as Laxmi Puja, is being observed this evening across Nepal with special rituals dedicated to Goddess Laxmi. Devotees are cleaning homes, lighting lamps, and welcoming girls’ groups performing Bhailo as part of the Tihar festival.
Key Points
- Kattik Krishna Aunsi, or Laxmi Puja, is being observed across the country this evening as part of the Tihar festival.
- Devotees clean and decorate homes with flowers, lights and oil lamps to welcome Goddess Laxmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity.
- Traditional rituals include drawing Laxmi’s footprints, placing kalash and deities in the prayer room, and offering selroti, fruits, jewelry and money.
- Girls and women perform Bhailo in neighborhoods, receiving gifts and offerings believed to bring prosperity and good fortune.
