Kathmandu, Oct 04: On the third day of the Bada Dashain festival, people continued visiting the homes of their senior relatives to receive tika, jamara, prasad, and blessings. The tradition, which began on Bijaya Dashami, extends until Kojagrat Purnima, which this year falls on October 7 as per the lunar calendar.
Many people who could not visit their elders on the first and second days of Bijaya Dashami are now making their way to senior relatives’ homes today. Families exchange tika, jamara, and prasad, strengthening family bonds and sharing festive joy.
Tika, a mixture of red vermillion powder, curd, and rice grains, symbolizes victory and auspiciousness. Jamara, the barley or maize shoots germinated on Ghatasthapana, are considered sacred, while prasad is regarded as sanctified offerings from Goddess Nawa Durga.
The federal capital Kathmandu, which remained relatively quiet as people traveled to their ancestral homes, is gradually seeing increased movement as the festival continues to be observed with enthusiasm.
