In Pictures: People buy gold on the occasion of Dhanteras

Published On: October 22, 2022 03:30 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung


KATHMANDU, Oct 22: Dhanteras, first day of Tihar festival, is being celebrated across the country today. People are buying utensils, gold and silver jewelry and coins to mark the festival.

As part of the Tihar festival celebrations, the items purchased today are used during the Lakshmi Pooja held on Kartik Krishna Aunsi. It is a Vedic Sanatan Hindu religious belief that the goddess of wealth Lakshmi will continue to bless the family if Laxmi is worshiped this way.

The celebration of Tihar festival also starts today with lighting of homes, commercial establishments and other places.

Here are some pictures taken by Republica photojournalist Prasan Gurung at New Road on Saturday.

 


















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