Nepal continues tika and jamara ritual through mid-October
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In Nepal, people continued applying tika and jamara, a red mark on the forehead and yellow grass behind the ears, to receive blessings from elders on the third day of Dashain, a major festival.
Many Nepalese travelled long distances to visit family and receive these blessings. Public transportation saw increased passenger numbers as people made their journeys, and warmer temperatures persisted in the Terai region of Nepal.
The tradition of receiving tika and jamara from elders begins on Bijaya Dashami, the main day of the festival, but continues for several days afterwards to allow those who cannot visit immediately to participate. This practice extends until the full moon of Kojagrat Purnima, providing opportunities for family and relatives to connect. Dashain is more than just a religious tradition. It also renews family relationships, provides a chance to offer and receive blessings, and allows people to share happiness.
Because relatives unable to attend on Bijaya Dashami can receive tika until Kojagrat Purnima, the festive atmosphere lasts for several days.
