KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel received Bhai Tika from his younger sister, Sharda Pandit, at the auspicious time of 11:07 am on Tuesday at the President’s Office, Shital Niwas.
On the occasion, Pandit offered her brother traditional gifts, including walnuts, almonds and fruits, along with other presents.
President Paudel also applied tika to his sister and presented her with gifts and dakshina, according to the President’s Private Secretariat.
The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee had announced 11:07 am as the auspicious time for this year’s Bhai Tika rituals.
Bhai Tika, which marks the final day of Yamapanchak and the Tihar festival, celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On this occasion, sisters apply tika to their brothers, praying for their long life, good health and prosperity, while brothers also offer tika and blessings to their sisters.
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