Leaders mark Vijaya Dashami with tika and jamara in Kathmandu

President Ram Chandra Paudel marked the main day of the festival by receiving tika, prasad and jamara at Sheetal Niwas. According to the Office of the President, the head of state partook in the traditional rituals during the auspicious hour of 10:26 am on Wednesday. After completing his own observance, the President bestowed blessings upon First Lady Sabita Paudel along with other family members present at the presidential residence. Simultaneously, Vice President Ramsahaya Prasad Yadav observed the festival in Kathmandu by receiving his blessings at the vice-presidential complex in Lainchour. Details provided by press adviser Dinesh Yadav confirmed that the Vice President partook in the ceremonies at the exact auspicious time of 10:26 am. Following the rituals conducted by the priests, the Vice President shared the festival blessings with his family members. Across the country, citizens celebrated the major festival by receiving tika, jamara and prasad from elders and priests on Wednesday. The nationwide observance of Vijaya Dashami marks the culmination of the annual autumn festival, with leaders and public figures engaging in traditional customs at their respective official venues.