Bhai Tika today; 11:27 am auspicious for Tika

File photo of Bhaitika

KATHMANDU, NOV 05 -

Hindu people across the nation are observing Bhai Tika, the final day of Yamapanchak or Tihar festival, on Tuesday.

On this day, sisters honour their brothers and pray for their longevity and prosperity offering them various delicacies including Sel Roti, and others as an integral part of the popularTihar festival. 

According to the Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti, the auspicious time to receive Tika is at 11:27 am. 

For Bhai Tika, sisters encircle their brothers in a ring of mustard oil, putting on garland of Makhamali flower and breaking walnuts outside doors, annoit and offer Tika to them.

According to Hindu religious scripture, Bhai Tika is performed by the sisters to protect their brothers from Lord Yama, the god of death. 

Those who have no brothers and sisters as well as people in general also visit the temple in the centre of local Rani Pokhari in the capital and offer worship.