Kathmandu – Prime Minister Balendra Shah has expressed his wish that Bhaitika inspires to further deepen love, trust, mutual respect, and intimacy between brothers and sisters.
On the auspicious occasion of the final day of Yampanchak, Bhaitika, Prime Minister Balen extended his heartiest best wishes to all parents, brothers, and sisters residing at home and abroad.
“According to mythological beliefs, on the day of Kartik Shukla Dwitiya, Yamaraj visited his sister Yamuna’s residence upon her invitation, where Yamuna ritualistically offered him tika, worshiped him, and hosted him with immense respect. Pleased by his sister’s love, devotion, and hospitality, Yamaraj granted a boon that brothers who accept tika and worship from their sisters on this day would be liberated from the fear of death and blessed with longevity, good health, and prosperity. Rooted in this belief, sisters today devoutly worship their brothers, wishing for their good health, long life, and progress,” he wrote on social media.
“There is a tradition of honoring brothers with garlands of Dubo grass, Globe Amaranth (Makhamali), and Marigold (Sayapatri), cracking walnuts, drawing protective boundaries with oil lines, applying seven-colored (Saptarangi) tika, and offering various sweet delicacies. Similarly, brothers also offer gifts and monetary offerings (dakshina) to their sisters according to their capacity and receive their blessings.”
On the main day of Tihar the second largest festival of Nepalis celebrated on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya brothers are receiving tika from their sisters today. Bhaitika is being observed with reverence, faith, and devotion as sisters apply five-colored or seven-colored tika to their brothers, wishing for their longevity, good health, and prosperity.
This day is also known as Yama Dwitiya. After sisters apply tika to their brothers, brothers also apply tika to their sisters. According to classical scriptures, worshiping sisters brings eternal good fortune and prosperity.
Although there are no restrictions on receiving Bhaitika throughout the day today, the Nepal Calendar Determination Development Committee has stated that 11:07 AM during the Abhijit Muhurat is the most auspicious time for those seeking a specific auspicious moment (Saait). The committee noted that while the general public can receive tika all day, those running the state must receive tika during the auspicious time. Furthermore, the committee specified that sisters applying tika should face East, while brothers should face West.
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