People without siblings visit Balgopaleshwor temple for Bhai Tika

People without siblings visited the Balgopaleshwor temple in Rani Pokhari, Kathmandu, to perform rituals for the Bhai Tika festival.

The temple opens its doors only once a year on the day of Bhai Tika. During the Tihar festival, sisters traditionally apply colorful tika to their brothers to pray for their health and prosperity. People who do not have brothers or sisters visit this specific temple to perform puja and darshan.

These individuals apply tika at the site to participate in the traditions of the holiday.