Padam's grandparents.
I am invited to two Bhaitika ceremonies, which is part of Tihar celebrations. The first is at Padam's home with his large family.
At Bhaitika, sisters honour their brothers to wish them good health, etc.; in return brothers give gifts too their sisters.
His sisters start by showering their brothers with marigolds on their heads and shoulders and putting a colourful tikka on their forehead. They also drape a garland of marigolds around their neck. In return the brothers give their sisters a tikka on their forehead and giving them a gift of money (with rice and marigold petals enclosed in the money) or perhaps material for a new Kourtasurwhal.
Padam's large family.
The second is to a Newari home. The ceremony is slightly different but similar. I really feel grateful to be invited to witness their elaborate ceremonies. Even I get a tikka. There is a huge feast afterwards...reminds me of Christmas.
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