Sunday, October 30, 2011

BHAI TIKA "NEWAR"

Bhai-Tika / Bhai-Teeka Bhai tika is the last day of Diwali celebrations in Nepal. It is the most important day and is also known as Bhai tihar. On this the sisters pray for her brother's long life and prosperity. However, there are many mythical stories, like the Yama had sent messages in the form of dogs and crows. At this time, Bali Hang's sister guarded him by sending messages that he could take him only after fulfilling certain conditions; that the god of death should wait till Panchami ie bhai tika. She also put forth conditions that Yama should not take Bali Hang until the tika, which she had smeared on his forehead, fades away, the water sprinkled dries and the makhmali (a kind of flower) flower wilts.
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