Nepal: President, former King offer "Tika" to public on Bijaya Dashami
Oct 24, 2023
Kathmandu [Nepal], October 24 : Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel and former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah offered 'Tika' to the public on the day of Bijaya Dashami.
Hundreds of people stood in a queue at Sheetal Niwas- the President's official residence and Nirmal Niwas- where the former King usually resided after being abolition of the monarchy.
President Paudel offered "Tika" to distinguished guests, comprising high-ranking officials and dignitaries between 2 pm and 3 pm (NST). Subsequently, a designated period from 3 pm to 5 pm was allotted for the general public seeking to receive tika from President Paudel at Sheetal Niwas.
On the other hand, the former King resumed the tradition of offering 'Tika' and 'Prasad' to the general public for the first time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic from 4 pm (NST).
On the 10th day of Bada Dashain, juniors receive 'Tika' and blessings from elders. With the offering of 'Tika' and 'Jamara', the worship of Sri Durga Bhawani at Dasainghars for nine days concludes after the 'Abhishekh' or sprinkling of holy water.
People receive 'Tika' and 'Jamara' till the full moon day. Tika and Jamara are considered the auspicious gifts of the Goddess Nawa Durga 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 Bijaya Dashami. The Bijaya Dashami festival is celebrated in commemoration of the victory of truth over evil and the victory of divine forces over demonic forces.
