Laxmi Pooja (Diwali) || Bhai Tika (Tihar) || Festival of Nepal || Toronto, Canada || 2022 (BS 2079)

Reeva Ghimire and Reyans Ghimire: Bhai Tika (Tihar) || Festival of Nepal || BS 2079( 2022 ) Toronto, Canada ======================= In Nepal, Lakshmi Puja is celebrated on the third day of Tihar, a five-day festival that culminates on Bhai Tika. One of the most popular and enduring Hindu deities, the goddess Lakshmi symbolizes good luck. The word Lakshmi is derived from the Sanskrit word Laksya, meaning "aim" or "goal," and in the Hindu faith, she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity of all forms, both material and spiritual. ======================= Bhai Tika is one of the most important Hindu festivals for brothers and sisters. It falls on the last day (fifth day) of Tihar and is also known as Bhai Tihar and Bhai Dujh (among Madhesi communities). This festival celebrates the bond between brother and their sister. During this, the sisters worship and pray for to Lord Yama (Lord of Death), wishing for long and prosperous life of their brothers.