Bhumika Ghimire · October, 2008

Latest posts by Bhumika Ghimire from October, 2008

Frail Economy Sours Festivities in Nepal

  28 October 2008

October 26th marked the beginning of five day “Tihar” or “Deepawali” festival in Nepal. Deepwali is when Hindus pray to the goddess of wealth and prosperity-Laxmi and ask for her blessings. The festival is also celebrated in the neighboring India. Tihar, festival of lights in Nepal. Image by Flickr user...