- Wednesday, 22 April 2026
TRN Online
Tihar celebrations gain pace with Laxmi Puja today
The first day of Yamapanchak, is observed as Kaag Tihar (Crow Festival) and the crow is worshipped and given food. On the first day of Tihar crow is worshipped as the messenger of Yama Raj (the god of Death). This year, Kaag Tihar is observed on November 11. Kukur Tihar, the festival dedicated to worshipping dogs, is being celebrated on November 12, Sunday. People worship dogs by feeding them, putting red vermillion powder and garlanding them. Dog is worshipped as an envoy of Yama Raj the god of death. Dogs since time immemorable have been the most faithful companions of humans, and on Kukur Tihar dogs are revered as the symbol of loyalty. Laxmi Puja generally falls on the third day of Tihar but this year Laxmi Puja and Kukur Tihar will be observed on the same day, November 13. Laxmi Puja holds a special significance for Hindus, People decorate their houses with flowers, lights, and oil lamps and worship goddess Laxmi with the belief that Goddess Laxmi will bless us with prosperity.
Demand of dry fruits remain low in this Tihar
As the festival of Tihar begins, the consumers are busy purchasing dry fruits. The markets in New Road, Makhan, Indra Chowk and Ason are filled with crowds of consumers buying dry fruits as many people think that dry fruits in these markets are cheaper compared to other markets. Dry fruits popularly called ‘Bhai Masala’, which is presented to brothers by the sisters on the day Bhai Tika is the most sold item during Tihar. Various shops, including jewellery, garments and silver utensils have been crowded since Thursday.
Dearth of potters to make Tihar Palas
Tihar starts Saturday and with it, starts the practice of decorating buildings and localities with colourful lights. Because of this, the sale of electric lights, imported from India and China, skyrockets. But Tihar is also a time to bask in the natural glow of traditional oil-fed lamps, which is why the demand for clay Palas (lamps or, more accurately, lamp pots) also goes up. This demand is most visible along Janabahal and Bhedasingh in the core city of Kathmandu where huge crowds of shoppers gather everyday to purchase Nepali and Indian-made earthen lamp pots from traders who have been in the pottery business for generations.
DPM Shrestha, CPC Tibet's Secretary meet
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Buying marigold garlands for Tihar (Photo Feature)
The second main festival of Hindu Tihar has started formally from today. With this, the sale of marigold garlands has started. There is a prominence of garland sales in the Kalimati and New Road areas.
Bhat-bhateni donates rice worth Rs 3.5 mln to quake affected
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Dozer operator dies in rockslide
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Tihar a festival of inspiration and light: CM Pandey
Gandaki Province's Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey said Tihar is a festival of light and reflection of inspiration.
DPM Khadka reaches Rukum with Tarpaulin
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