Bal Gopaleshwar Temple opens today for Bhai Tika rituals

Summary

The Bal Gopaleshwar Temple in Kathmandu opens today, the main day of the Tihar festival, for Bhai Tika rituals, allowing siblings without sisters to perform worship and receive blessings.

Key Points
  • Today is the main day of the Tihar festival, Bhai Tika.
  • Bal Gopaleshwar Temple opens only once a year on Bhai Tika day.
  • The temple is located at the center of Rani Pokhari in Kathmandu.
  • Brothers and sisters without siblings visit the temple to offer worship, receive blessings, and apply tika.
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