A hand of a potter is seen making earthenware oil lamps in preparation for the upcoming Tihar festival, known as the festival of lights, is a five-day festival celebrated in late autumn which various forms of animals are worshipped. The festival is also celebrated in honour of the Hindu goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth.

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