Crowds flock to Balgopaleshwar Temple on Bhai Tika

Summary

Thousands of devotees visited Balgopaleshwar Temple at Ranipokhari to receive tika and offer prayers on Bhaitika, the last day of Tihar festival.

Key Points
  • Balgopaleshwar Temple in Kathmandu opens only once a year on Bhaitika.
  • Over 1,500 devotees visited the temple by early afternoon on Bhaitika day.
  • Devotees come to receive tika and blessings from Lord Balgopaleshwar.
  • Sisters and brothers traditionally visit the temple separately to receive blessings.
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