Kathmandu. On the fourth day of Tika of Bada Dashain, the process of receiving Tika, Jamara, and blessings from elders is continuing today as well. Those who could not or missed applying Tika from elders on the day of Vijaya Dashami are visiting their relatives today and receiving Tika and blessings.
According to Nepali tradition, this process of applying Tika and Jamara, which started on the day of Vijaya Dashami, continues until Ashwin Shukla Purnima, i.e., Kojagrat Purnima. Dashain is also considered an opportunity for meeting relatives and family members who have not met for a long time and for reunion. It is believed that this festival further strengthens mutual harmony, trust, and brotherhood.
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