KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel received this year’s Tihar Tika from his sisters Sharada Pandit and Chanda Ojha at the auspicious hour on Thursday.
According to the President’s private secretariat, President Paudel received the tika from his sisters at 11:39 AM at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas.
The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee had set 11:39 AM as the most auspicious time for this year’s Bhai Tika. However, the committee noted that the tika could be applied throughout the day.
On the final day of Yama Panchak, sisters apply tika to their brothers, wishing them long life and prosperity, while brothers offer gifts and blessings to their sisters in return.