In autumn in Nepal, and this year, October 30–November 3, during the Tihar festival—called Diwali in India—the Newar community celebrates Mha Puja: the worship (puja) of the body (mha).

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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Dogs across Nepal were honored during the annual festival of “Kukur Puja” on Thursday, with offerings of flower garlands, treats and vermillion marks on their heads.

The main Diwali festivities focus on Lakshmi Puja, a sacred ritual where devotees seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, happiness, and peace in the coming year. According to the ...