Dashain festival continues with family blessings in Nepal
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People in Nepal continued the Dashain festival by exchanging Tika and Jamara, symbols of blessings, with family and elders.
On the second day of Bada Dashain, individuals visited relatives to receive these blessings as prasad, or a sacred offering, of the goddess Navadurga. The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti, a committee focused on astrological calculations, stated that people can continue receiving Tika and Jamara until Kojagrat Purnima, a full moon day.
While some communities apply the Tika only on Vijaya Dashami, most continue the practice for several days afterward. This allows people with distant elders to receive blessings over a longer period, extending the tradition beyond a single day. The exchange of Tika and Jamara represents a vital part of the Dashain celebration, fostering connections between generations and reinforcing cultural values.
