Kathmandu, Nov 11: On the final day of Yamapanchak, or Tihar, brothers are celebrating Bhai Tika today by receiving tika from their sisters.
Observed every year on the second day of the bright fortnight of the Nepali month of Kartik, Bhai Tika is the main festival of Tihar, Nepal’s second-biggest festival. On this day, sisters traditionally apply tika in seven colours to their brothers, praying for their long life, good health and prosperity. The festival is also known as Yamadwitiya.
After applying tika to their brothers, sisters receive tika from them in return. According to religious belief, worshipping one’s sisters brings lasting good fortune and prosperity.
Although Bhai Tika can be observed throughout the day, the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Development Committee has said that 11:07 am is the most auspicious time for those wishing to follow the designated ceremony.
The committee said there is no restriction on applying tika at any time during the day. However, those holding public office and state leadership positions are required to observe the ceremony at the auspicious hour, it said.
People’s News Monitoring Service
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