DARJEELING, Oct. 30: The five day long Nepalese festival of Tihar came to an end as people in Darjeeling geared up to celebrate Bhai Tika amidst much fanfare today.
It is an occasion, when sisters invite brothers to their houses and pray for
their prosperity. It is a day that is eagerly awaited for. Paanch Rangi Tika (five colored) ~ yellow, green, red, blue and white coloured tika is put on the brothers’ forehead and they are garlanded with makhmali and saipatri (flowers) at a particular time which is considered to be auspicious by the astrologer.
The sisters then offer sweets and fruits as shagun and later treat them to a sumptuous meal. In return, brothers pamper their sisters with ‘dakshina’ in the form of gifts or money. “This is one time of the year when brothers visit our houses and we get a chance to show them our love and respect. We pray that they live a long life and no harm crosses their path,” said Ms. Anita Sharma, a resident of Darjeeling.
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