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22 November 2025

Pretty Vee arrives at the 4th Annual Femme It Forward 'Give Her FlowHERS' Awards Gala 2025 held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 21, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States.

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18 November 2025

A Nepali Hindu devotee lights an oil-fed lamp in front of a picture of a deceased loved one, keeping the light alive throughout the night and immersing it in the river only on the day of the Bala Chaturdashi festival, a festival observed for the salvation of departed souls in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. The devotees camp to stay awake throughout the night, taking care of the lamps on the eve of Bala Chaturdashi, performing this ritual for the salvation of the souls of deceased ones. The festival of Bala Chaturdashi starts from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way.

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18 November 2025

A Nepali Hindu devotee lights an oil-fed lamp in front of a picture of a deceased loved one, keeping the light alive throughout the night and immersing it in the river only on the day of the Bala Chaturdashi festival, a festival observed for the salvation of departed souls in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. The devotees camp to stay awake throughout the night, taking care of the lamps on the eve of Bala Chaturdashi, performing this ritual for the salvation of the souls of deceased ones. The festival of Bala Chaturdashi starts from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way.

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1 November 2025

Paterson Fire Chief Alex Alicea speaks to the press pool at the scene where a fatal fire occurs at a home on Emerson Street, resulting in the deaths of two adults and three children on Halloween night in Paterson, New Jersey, United States, on November 1, 2025. On Saturday morning, the press conference by Paterson Fire Chief Alex Alicea is held, where it is announced that two adults and three children are killed in the house fire that occurs on Friday evening. Eleven people are displaced from the house, and the cause of the fire is under extensive investigation with crime scene tape set up along with road closures in the area.

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1 November 2025

Paterson Fire Chief Alex Alicea speaks to the press pool at the scene where a fatal fire occurs at a home on Emerson Street, resulting in the deaths of two adults and three children on Halloween night in Paterson, New Jersey, United States, on November 1, 2025. On Saturday morning, the press conference by Paterson Fire Chief Alex Alicea is held, where it is announced that two adults and three children are killed in the house fire that occurs on Friday evening. Eleven people are displaced from the house, and the cause of the fire is under extensive investigation with crime scene tape set up along with road closures in the area.

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19 October 2025

A long exposure shot captures the Kathmandu Valley illuminated with lights on the eve of the Hindu festival of Deepawali/Diwali/Laxmi Pooja as seen from a hill station on the outskirts of the bowl-shaped valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. During Tihar, people light earthen lamps and candles in their homes for three days while performing Pooja of Goddess Laxmi. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi showers blessings on houses that glow with lights throughout the night. Laxmi Pooja and the worship of the cow are performed on the same day because Goddess Laxmi emerges bearing a lotus along with a divine cow when the Devata (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churn the ocean of milk (Ksheera Sagara), as stated in the Vishnu Purana. On the occasion of Laxmi Pooja, also known as Diwali, people in Nepal and India do not let any nook and corner of the house remain dark, lighting lamps, candles, and lights to appeal to Goddess Laxmi for blessings. The Pooja is especially performed by the ladies of the family in the presence of all members, reciting the Sri Sukta hymn with the offering of coconut, which is believed to appease Hindu Goddess Laxmi.

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19 October 2025

A long exposure shot captures the Kathmandu Valley illuminated with lights on the eve of the Hindu festival of Deepawali/Diwali/Laxmi Pooja as seen from a hill station on the outskirts of the bowl-shaped valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. During Tihar, people light earthen lamps and candles in their homes for three days while performing Pooja of Goddess Laxmi. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi showers blessings on houses that glow with lights throughout the night. Laxmi Pooja and the worship of the cow are performed on the same day because Goddess Laxmi emerges bearing a lotus along with a divine cow when the Devata (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churn the ocean of milk (Ksheera Sagara), as stated in the Vishnu Purana. On the occasion of Laxmi Pooja, also known as Diwali, people in Nepal and India do not let any nook and corner of the house remain dark, lighting lamps, candles, and lights to appeal to Goddess Laxmi for blessings. The Pooja is especially performed by the ladies of the family in the presence of all members, reciting the Sri Sukta hymn with the offering of coconut, which is believed to appease Hindu Goddess Laxmi.

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19 October 2025

A long exposure shot captures the Kathmandu Valley illuminated with lights on the eve of the Hindu festival of Deepawali/Diwali/Laxmi Pooja as seen from a hill station on the outskirts of the bowl-shaped valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. During Tihar, people light earthen lamps and candles in their homes for three days while performing Pooja of Goddess Laxmi. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi showers blessings on houses that glow with lights throughout the night. Laxmi Pooja and the worship of the cow are performed on the same day because Goddess Laxmi emerges bearing a lotus along with a divine cow when the Devata (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churn the ocean of milk (Ksheera Sagara), as stated in the Vishnu Purana. On the occasion of Laxmi Pooja, also known as Diwali, people in Nepal and India do not let any nook and corner of the house remain dark, lighting lamps, candles, and lights to appeal to Goddess Laxmi for blessings. The Pooja is especially performed by the ladies of the family in the presence of all members, reciting the Sri Sukta hymn with the offering of coconut, which is believed to appease Hindu Goddess Laxmi.

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19 October 2025

A long exposure shot captures the Kathmandu Valley illuminated with lights on the eve of the Hindu festival of Deepawali/Diwali/Laxmi Pooja as seen from a hill station on the outskirts of the bowl-shaped valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. During Tihar, people light earthen lamps and candles in their homes for three days while performing Pooja of Goddess Laxmi. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi showers blessings on houses that glow with lights throughout the night. Laxmi Pooja and the worship of the cow are performed on the same day because Goddess Laxmi emerges bearing a lotus along with a divine cow when the Devata (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churn the ocean of milk (Ksheera Sagara), as stated in the Vishnu Purana. On the occasion of Laxmi Pooja, also known as Diwali, people in Nepal and India do not let any nook and corner of the house remain dark, lighting lamps, candles, and lights to appeal to Goddess Laxmi for blessings. The Pooja is especially performed by the ladies of the family in the presence of all members, reciting the Sri Sukta hymn with the offering of coconut, which is believed to appease Hindu Goddess Laxmi.

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19 October 2025

A long exposure shot captures the Kathmandu Valley illuminated with lights on the eve of the Hindu festival of Deepawali/Diwali/Laxmi Pooja as seen from a hill station on the outskirts of the bowl-shaped valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. During Tihar, people light earthen lamps and candles in their homes for three days while performing Pooja of Goddess Laxmi. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi showers blessings on houses that glow with lights throughout the night. Laxmi Pooja and the worship of the cow are performed on the same day because Goddess Laxmi emerges bearing a lotus along with a divine cow when the Devata (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churn the ocean of milk (Ksheera Sagara), as stated in the Vishnu Purana. On the occasion of Laxmi Pooja, also known as Diwali, people in Nepal and India do not let any nook and corner of the house remain dark, lighting lamps, candles, and lights to appeal to Goddess Laxmi for blessings. The Pooja is especially performed by the ladies of the family in the presence of all members, reciting the Sri Sukta hymn with the offering of coconut, which is believed to appease Hindu Goddess Laxmi.

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19 October 2025

A long exposure shot captures the Kathmandu Valley illuminated with lights on the eve of the Hindu festival of Deepawali/Diwali/Laxmi Pooja as seen from a hill station on the outskirts of the bowl-shaped valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. During Tihar, people light earthen lamps and candles in their homes for three days while performing Pooja of Goddess Laxmi. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi showers blessings on houses that glow with lights throughout the night. Laxmi Pooja and the worship of the cow are performed on the same day because Goddess Laxmi emerges bearing a lotus along with a divine cow when the Devata (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churn the ocean of milk (Ksheera Sagara), as stated in the Vishnu Purana. On the occasion of Laxmi Pooja, also known as Diwali, people in Nepal and India do not let any nook and corner of the house remain dark, lighting lamps, candles, and lights to appeal to Goddess Laxmi for blessings. The Pooja is especially performed by the ladies of the family in the presence of all members, reciting the Sri Sukta hymn with the offering of coconut, which is believed to appease Hindu Goddess Laxmi.

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19 October 2025

A long exposure shot captures the Kathmandu Valley illuminated with lights on the eve of the Hindu festival of Deepawali/Diwali/Laxmi Pooja as seen from a hill station on the outskirts of the bowl-shaped valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. During Tihar, people light earthen lamps and candles in their homes for three days while performing Pooja of Goddess Laxmi. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi showers blessings on houses that glow with lights throughout the night. Laxmi Pooja and the worship of the cow are performed on the same day because Goddess Laxmi emerges bearing a lotus along with a divine cow when the Devata (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churn the ocean of milk (Ksheera Sagara), as stated in the Vishnu Purana. On the occasion of Laxmi Pooja, also known as Diwali, people in Nepal and India do not let any nook and corner of the house remain dark, lighting lamps, candles, and lights to appeal to Goddess Laxmi for blessings. The Pooja is especially performed by the ladies of the family in the presence of all members, reciting the Sri Sukta hymn with the offering of coconut, which is believed to appease Hindu Goddess Laxmi.

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19 October 2025

A long exposure shot captures the Kathmandu Valley illuminated with lights on the eve of the Hindu festival of Deepawali/Diwali/Laxmi Pooja as seen from a hill station on the outskirts of the bowl-shaped valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. During Tihar, people light earthen lamps and candles in their homes for three days while performing Pooja of Goddess Laxmi. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi showers blessings on houses that glow with lights throughout the night. Laxmi Pooja and the worship of the cow are performed on the same day because Goddess Laxmi emerges bearing a lotus along with a divine cow when the Devata (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churn the ocean of milk (Ksheera Sagara), as stated in the Vishnu Purana. On the occasion of Laxmi Pooja, also known as Diwali, people in Nepal and India do not let any nook and corner of the house remain dark, lighting lamps, candles, and lights to appeal to Goddess Laxmi for blessings. The Pooja is especially performed by the ladies of the family in the presence of all members, reciting the Sri Sukta hymn with the offering of coconut, which is believed to appease Hindu Goddess Laxmi.

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19 October 2025

A long exposure shot captures the Kathmandu Valley illuminated with lights on the eve of the Hindu festival of Deepawali/Diwali/Laxmi Pooja as seen from a hill station on the outskirts of the bowl-shaped valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. During Tihar, people light earthen lamps and candles in their homes for three days while performing Pooja of Goddess Laxmi. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi showers blessings on houses that glow with lights throughout the night. Laxmi Pooja and the worship of the cow are performed on the same day because Goddess Laxmi emerges bearing a lotus along with a divine cow when the Devata (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churn the ocean of milk (Ksheera Sagara), as stated in the Vishnu Purana. On the occasion of Laxmi Pooja, also known as Diwali, people in Nepal and India do not let any nook and corner of the house remain dark, lighting lamps, candles, and lights to appeal to Goddess Laxmi for blessings. The Pooja is especially performed by the ladies of the family in the presence of all members, reciting the Sri Sukta hymn with the offering of coconut, which is believed to appease Hindu Goddess Laxmi.

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19 October 2025

A long exposure shot captures the Kathmandu Valley illuminated with lights on the eve of the Hindu festival of Deepawali/Diwali/Laxmi Pooja as seen from a hill station on the outskirts of the bowl-shaped valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. During Tihar, people light earthen lamps and candles in their homes for three days while performing Pooja of Goddess Laxmi. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi showers blessings on houses that glow with lights throughout the night. Laxmi Pooja and the worship of the cow are performed on the same day because Goddess Laxmi emerges bearing a lotus along with a divine cow when the Devata (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churn the ocean of milk (Ksheera Sagara), as stated in the Vishnu Purana. On the occasion of Laxmi Pooja, also known as Diwali, people in Nepal and India do not let any nook and corner of the house remain dark, lighting lamps, candles, and lights to appeal to Goddess Laxmi for blessings. The Pooja is especially performed by the ladies of the family in the presence of all members, reciting the Sri Sukta hymn with the offering of coconut, which is believed to appease Hindu Goddess Laxmi.

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19 October 2025

A long exposure shot captures the Kathmandu Valley illuminated with lights on the eve of the Hindu festival of Deepawali/Diwali/Laxmi Pooja as seen from a hill station on the outskirts of the bowl-shaped valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. During Tihar, people light earthen lamps and candles in their homes for three days while performing Pooja of Goddess Laxmi. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi showers blessings on houses that glow with lights throughout the night. Laxmi Pooja and the worship of the cow are performed on the same day because Goddess Laxmi emerges bearing a lotus along with a divine cow when the Devata (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churn the ocean of milk (Ksheera Sagara), as stated in the Vishnu Purana. On the occasion of Laxmi Pooja, also known as Diwali, people in Nepal and India do not let any nook and corner of the house remain dark, lighting lamps, candles, and lights to appeal to Goddess Laxmi for blessings. The Pooja is especially performed by the ladies of the family in the presence of all members, reciting the Sri Sukta hymn with the offering of coconut, which is believed to appease Hindu Goddess Laxmi.

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