Tika and jamara offerings continue on Papankusha Ekadashi

Kathmandu, October 13 — The tradition of receiving the tika and jamara (barley sprouts) as offerings from elders continues today on the day of Papankusha Ekadashi, the 11th day of waxing moon in the month of Ashwin.

From Ashwin Shukla Pratipada (1st day of waxing moon) to Nawami (9th day of waxing moon), the worship of Nawadurga was performed, and the process of applying tika and jamara, which began on Bijaya Dashami (yesterday), continues till Kogajrat Purnima (full moon day). Relatives living far away often return home to receive blessings during the period.