KATHMANDU,
Hindus all over the world have been celebrating Laxmi Puja by worshipping the Goddess of Wealth on Wednesday.
The goddess of wealth is worshipped for prosperity. Hindus worship Laxmi by decorating their homes with garlands and lights. All the nooks and corners of the house, including the courtyard, rooms and cowsheds, are cleaned and illuminated with colorful and decorative lights in the evening in the belief to attract Goddess Laxmi.
Some people light lamps and spend the whole night in vigil to please the goddess. The worship consists of a combined puja of five deities: Ganesha is worshiped at the beginning of every auspicious act as Vighnaharta. Similarly, Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in her three forms—Mahalakshmi (the goddess of wealth and money), Mahasaraswati (the goddess of books and learning) and Mahakali.
Meanwhile, President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav has extended best wishes for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the Nepalis on the occasion of Laxmi Puja today.
He has wished for economic prosperity and mutual understanding among all the Nepalis on the occasion today.
