Kathmandu, Nepal. 30th Oct, 2016. A colorful Rangoli is pictured during a devotee worship to Goddess Laxmi, goddess of wealth on Laxmi puja, the third day of Tihar festival. Lakshmi puja is one of the important rituals performed during the festival of Diwali. This ritual is performed to invite Goddess Lakshmi at home. Prayers are offered to the Goddess, so that the New Year (Hindu New Year) is filled with peace, wealth and prosperity. Credit: Archana Shrestha/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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