Nepalis continue dashain tika ceremony
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People in Kathmandu, Nepal, and elsewhere continued applying ‘tika’ and ‘jamara’, auspicious red paste and sprouts, to foreheads as part of the Dashain festival.
Today marked the second day of applying the tika, specifically on Ekadashi, following the main Dashain celebration on Wednesday. Those who did not receive the tika yesterday visited relatives and elders to do so today, and many people traveled both into and out of Kathmandu to connect with family.
The tradition of receiving tika and jamara as a blessing from elders continues until Kojagrat Purnima, a full moon day, so the practice will continue for some time. Many common people who applied tika at home yesterday are now visiting relatives outside of Kathmandu. Limited transportation options are still running between cities, allowing people to travel for the occasion.
The tika and jamara symbolize prosperity and good fortune, and receiving them is a key part of the Dashain festival, which is Nepal’s longest and most important holiday.
