Laxmi Puja: The night of celebration of wealth, faith, and light

Key Points

• Laxmi Puja is the third day of Tihar, celebrated across Nepal with homes and cities illuminated in honor of Goddess Laxmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity.
• The festival involves cleaning homes, decorating with marigolds and rangoli, and offering prayers with flowers, sweets, and money to invite blessings of fortune and peace.
• Business areas like Kathmandu’s New Road and Bhaktapur’s Taumadhi Square hold special pujas, marking the start of new financial chapters while the entire nation is decorated with lights and lamps.
• Beyond material wealth, the festival symbolizes spiritual purity, gratitude, and community bonding, bringing together people across Nepal in joyous celebration and reflection.