Tihar

October is the month for many Hindu holidays. Tihar is one of them. During the week of Tihar they have a day of the crow, day of the dog, day of the cow and the last day they celebrate the Goddess of Wealth, Laxmi. She is invited by decorations, with candles and food.  Business and homes are hoping that Laxmi will pay them a visit and leave her wealth with them. The businesses put up lights almost like at our Christmas time.

dancing girls at authentic Nepalese dinner show

Nepalese dinner plate
rice, chicken, potatoes,pickles, naan, vegetables

the candles light the way to the business. Sometimes food was
left by the door for Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth

Tihar decoration in front of our apartment building

BiTika
Sisters honor their brothers

Mike on Bitika Day
His hat is called a Topi