Nepal President offers “Tika-Prasad” to citizens on Bijaya Dashami

Oct 07, 2022

Kathmandu (Nepal), Oct 6, 2022, (ANI): Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari offered tika to public on the occasion of BijayaDashami, the tenth day of fortnightly festival of Dashain. Hundreds of people stood in queue waiting for their turn to receive Tika and Jamara on their forehead and behind the ears, as the head of state of Himalayan Nation opened gates for public since outbreak of pandemic. The Office of the President in the year 2020 and 2021 had closed the doors for public to the Sheetal Niwas, the official residence of President owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ahead of offering Tika and Jamara to public, the premier had received tika from priests Devraj Aryal and Khem Chandra Dhakal at the auspicious hour, 11:51 am, today at formers residence.Following it, President Bhandari then offered ‘tika’ and ‘prasad’ to her family members and distinguished persons. On the 10th day of the BadaDashainjuniors receive Tika and blessing from elders. With the offering of Tika and Jamara, the worship of Sri DurgaBhawani at Dasainghars for nine days concludes formally from today after the abhishekh or sprinkling of holy water takes place which marks the beginning of tika. People receive tika and jamara till the full moon day.Tika and jamara are considered the auspicious gifts of the goddess NawaDurga and they signify prosperity. It is believed that one need not seek an auspicious hour if one undertakes any new assignment, campaign or journey on the auspicious day of Vijaya Dashami. The Vijaya Dashami festival is celebrated in commemoration of the victory of truth over evil and the victory of divine forces over demonic forces.