You are probably wondering what this is all about....so in a nutshell, we are celebrating Tejar, a Hindu cermony which worships Laxmi. She is the deity of wealth and known to bring good future to oneself and one’s family. It’s a beautiful ritual usually done in each family’s home. From the photos, you can kind of see how we prepared for the ceremony at work. We smere cows dung which represents the path which Laxmi walked. It is decorated with marigold flowers, red footsteps, candles, rice, and red powder. The paths lead to a shrine and our safe in the office to bring good fortunes. As soon as the sun sets, the sky is filled with fireworks and children who walk around singing with candles in hand. Many women sing until sunrise, collecting money which they give to charity. It is the favorite festival for many Nepalis.
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