On the third day of Tihar, Laxmi the Goddess of Wealth received special recognition by families and businesses. I was invited to a friend's business, where all the staff did pooja for Laxmi and made a trail of marigolds from outside the store to the inside, to a place where offerings to Laxmi were set up. It was so special to be included in the Laxmi pooja and to learn more about this day.
Everyone also decorates their doorways with
patterns of decorative powders and lights or candles. A line is drawn
from the street through the entrance of the house or business, in order to
welcome Laxmi and the prosperity she brings.
After being a part of the pooja at my friends business, I went for a long walk all around Patan and Durbar Square to see what other families had set up to welcome Laxmi. It is so pretty to see all the streets lit up with twinkle lights and to see the different designs families made outside their homes.
There was one giant design that a group of artists had made completely of the decorative powders, in honor of Laxmi.
After being a part of the pooja at my friends business, I went for a long walk all around Patan and Durbar Square to see what other families had set up to welcome Laxmi. It is so pretty to see all the streets lit up with twinkle lights and to see the different designs families made outside their homes.
Hey Mirabella, I see cute a dog picture. It would be really cool to have a special festival for your beloved animal and to freely give treats. I love posing for holiday photos and would look great in marigolds.
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