KATHMANDU, Nov 13: On the day of Laxmi Puja of Tihar this year, the electricity demand in the country has been recorded as 1,438 megawatts. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has stated that the demand has increased by 133 megawatts compared to last year at 6PM on Sunday, the day of Laxmi Puja.

KATHMANDU, Nov 13: On the day of Laxmi Puja of this year's Tihar, the peak demand for electricity in the country was recorded at 1,438 megawatts.

KATHMANDU, Nov 12: Laxmi Puja, a day dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess Laxmi, is being observed across the country today.

KATHMANDU, Oct 25: Exactly six years ago, in 2073 BD, schedules of load shedding were published every week. Tihar, also known as the festival of lights, has its own dignity and importance. However, even on the occasion of Tihar, Nepali people had to exchange their happiness in the light of candles.

KATHMANDU, Oct 24: Laxmi puja and Kukur Tihar are being celebrated across the country on the third day of Yamapanchak.

KATHMANDU, Nov 8: The peak demand of electricity reached 1,270 MW on the day of Laxmi Puja this year.

KATHMANDU, Nov 4: Laxmi Puja is being observed across the country today. The third day of Yamapanchak of Tihar festival is being celebrated by worshipping Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, affluence and prosperity, this evening, with devotion. On this day, people clean their houses and surroundings, illuminate their homes and light butter lamps to 'invite' the goddess to their homes, in the belief that the goddess Laxmi detests the house which is unclean and untidy.

KATHMANDU, Nov 14: The third day of Yamapanchak is being celebrated by worshipping Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, affluence and prosperity, today evening, with devotion.

KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The third day of Yamapanchak or Tihar festival was celebrated on Sunday evening by worshipping Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, affluence and prosperity, with devotion.

KATHMANDU, Oct 26: The third day of Yamapanchak or Tihar festival is being celebrated by worshipping Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, affluence and prosperity, this evening, with devotion.

KATHMANDU, Nov 7: On the third day of the Yamapanchak, Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth, is being worshipped with jubilation and various religious rituals throughout the country in the evening in accordance with time-honored tradition.

Shopping is an integral part of life. With the arrival of  Tihar, one of the most awaited festivals in Nepal, one simply can’t refrain from shopping. This five-day long festival is also known as Deepawali or Yama Panchak. It began on Monday. The festival not only recognizes divinity but also animals and birds who contribute to the humankind.