On the third day of the Dashain tika ritual, devotees across the country are continuing to receive red tika and jamara as blessings from their elders, considered the sacred offerings of Goddess Navadurga.

On Ashwin Shukla Dwadashi, people are still visiting the homes of their elders to receive the tika and jamara. According to the Nepal Panchanga Decision Committee, the practice of offering tika and jamara, which begins on Vijayadashami after nine days of Navadurga worship, continues until the full moon day. Family members living far away traditionally visit their elders to receive blessings until that time.

In some districts of western Nepal, however, the custom is to receive tika and jamara only on the day of Vijayadashami itself. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has advised people to avoid long-distance travel unless necessary due to heavy rainfall and road blockages.