Bhai Tika : Last day of Tihar Festival


The last day of Tihar celebration, called ‘Bhai Tika’.  It is also known as ‘Bhai Tihar’. It is the most important day of Tihar for brother and sister. Sisters  give ‘Tika’ , clothes and special Gift, which is known as Sagun. Sagun is made from dried fruits like nuts, Kaju and Wines as well. Brothers also give ‘Tika’ and money. Where sisters pray to ‘Yamraj’, (The God of Death) for her brother’s long life and prosperity.
Brothers sit on floor and sister perform their worship. Sisters breaks of walnuts as the symbor of Death and put oil in brother’s hairs. Sister apply seven colors of ‘Tika’, which is called ‘Saptarangi Tika’.  ‘Bhai Tika’ makes close relationship between Sisters and Brothers.
Someone joins with other relatives or  friends fro Tike, if their brothers or sisters are not present  near.

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