Friday, 29 October 2027
Laxmi Puja (Tihar) 2027
In short
Laxmi Puja (Tihar) 2027 is on Friday, 29 October 2027: Krishna Paksha Amavasya of Kartik, the tithi current at dusk (pradosh) in Kathmandu.
- Date
- Friday, 29 October 2027
- Tithi
- Kartik Krishna Paksha Amavasya
- Tithi begins
- 28 Oct, 21:04
- Tithi ends
- 29 Oct, 19:22
- Place
- Kathmandu
How it is observed
Laxmi Puja is the third and main day of Tihar in Nepal, when the goddess Laxmi is worshipped. The morning is Gai Tihar, when cows are honoured.
Cows receive tika, garlands and food in the morning. In the evening families mark a path of Laxmi's footprints from the door to the puja room, light diyo and candles and worship Laxmi, and groups begin going door to door singing Bhailo and Deusi.
Related festivals
- Karva ChauthMonday, 18 October 2027
- DhanterasWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Kaag TiharWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Narak ChaturdashiThursday, 28 October 2027
- Kukur TiharThursday, 28 October 2027
- DiwaliFriday, 29 October 2027
- Govardhan PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Mha PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Bhai DoojSunday, 31 October 2027
- Bhai TikaSunday, 31 October 2027
- Chhath PujaThursday, 4 November 2027
Frequently asked questions
When is Laxmi Puja (Tihar) in 2027?
Laxmi Puja (Tihar) 2027 is on Friday, 29 October 2027.
How is the date of Laxmi Puja (Tihar) decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Krishna Paksha Amavasya of Kartik, the tithi current at dusk (pradosh) in Kathmandu. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Laxmi Puja (Tihar) observed?
Cows receive tika, garlands and food in the morning. In the evening families mark a path of Laxmi's footprints from the door to the puja room, light diyo and candles and worship Laxmi, and groups begin going door to door singing Bhailo and Deusi.