On the second day of Dashain Tika, people across the country continued receiving red tika and jamara from elders as a symbol of blessings and prosperity. The day coincides with Papankusha Ekadashi of the lunar calendar, during which many devotees also observe fasting. Those observing the Ekadashi fast are expected to receive tika tomorrow.
According to the Nepal Panchang Determination Committee, the practice of receiving tika and jamara as the prasad of Goddess Navadurga begins on Vijaya Dashami, following nine days of worship from Ashwin Shukla Pratipada to Navami. The ritual continues until the full moon day, allowing relatives living far away to visit their elders and receive blessings until then.
Meanwhile, traffic in and out of the Kathmandu Valley increased from early morning today as travelers began returning after celebrating Dashain in their hometowns. Compared to Wednesday and Thursday, the main roads witnessed heavier congestion today.
