KATHMANDU, Oct 2: President Ramchandra Paudel is not offering the Dashain tika to the general public on the occasion of Bada Dashain, the biggest festival of the Nepali people, this year.
The Head of State is not offering the 'tika' at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Sheetal Niwas, on the occasion of the Bada Dashain this year, considering the present adverse situation in the nation, the Office of the President said.
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Although it is a tradition for the President to give the Dashain tika to the general public during the Bada Dashain festival every year, the President does not have such a program this time, it is stated.
The worship of Sri Durga Bhawani at Dasainghars over nine days officially concludes on the 10th day of the nine-day Dashain festival, also known as Bijaya Dashami, after the Abhishekh or sprinkling of holy water takes place, marking the start of 'tika'.
Tika and Jamara are considered symbols of blessings from the goddess Nawa Durga, and they represent prosperity.
