Dussehra in Nepal : President Bhandari offers 'Tika Prasad' to public on Bijaya Dashami

Kathmandu, Oct 6: Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Wednesday (Oct 5) offered 'tika' to the public on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami, the tenth day of the fortnightly festival of Dashain, popularly called Dussehra in India.

 

 

 

 

Hundreds of people stood in the queue waiting for their turn to receive Tika and Jamara on their forehead and behind the ears, as the head of state of the Himalayan Nation opened gates for the public since the COVID-19 outbreak. The Office of the President in the year 2020 and 2021 had closed the doors to public to the Sheetal Niwas, the official residence of the President owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

 

 

 

 

Ahead of offering Tika and Jamara to the public, the premier received tika from priests Devraj Aryal and Khem Chandra Dhakal at the auspicious hour, 11:51 am on Wednesday (Oct 5) at the former's residence. Following it, President Bhandari then offered 'tika' and 'prasad' to her family members and distinguished persons.

 

 

Traditionally, on the 10th day of the Bada Dashain, juniors receive Tika and blessing from elders. With the offering of Tika and Jamara, the worship of Sri Durga Bhawani at Dasainghars for nine days concludes formally on the day of Bijaya Dashami, after the sprinkling of holy water takes place which marks the beginning of tika. People receive "tika and jamara" till the full moon day.