Laxmi Puja takes place on the third day of Tihar and is the beginning of our celebration at Ama Ghar – and we also celebrate our faithful Ama Ghar dogs with a Kukur Tihar right before that. Laxmi is the goddess of wealth and Vishnu’s wife. To prepare for her visit to our home to bestow blessings, we clean the …
Thanks, Ama Ghar Suisse!
Ama Ghar Suisse, the Swiss branch of our Ama Ghar family headed by board member Sarah Nikles and her husband Alain, held their annual Ama Ghar fundraising brunch at a winery outside Geneva on September 15. As you can see by the photos, it was a family affair in every way – from the incredible homemade breads to the warm …
A Joyful Family Event
On September 21, 2019 we held our third annual Climbing to the Summit Fundraiser in Marin County, California, where our Ama Ghar family and friends showered us with smiles, hugs, love – and some very generous funding… it was a magical evening and we raised enough to cover almost five months worth of expenses for everyone. Our hearts are full …
Happy Dashain 2076!
Dashain, the 15-day festival that is the most important in Nepal, symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Once upon a time, the Goddess Durga rode a tiger and armed herself with magic weapons to battle the demon Mahishasura. After fighting for nine days and nights, Durga finally killed the devil and saved the whole country. Since then, offering sacrifices …