Bhaktapur Newar community celebrating Mha puja today, Bhai Tika tomorrow

 Bhaktapur, Nov 1: The Newar Community in Bhaktapur district is celebrating Mha Puja (the worship of the self) today and Bhai Tika (Kija Puja) tomorrow (on Saturday). 

The Newar Community is celebrating Mha Puja today and Bhai Tika tomorrow after Bhaktapur municipality decided to celebrate Mha Puja today, as the Kachhalathwo Pratipada Tithi as per lunar calendar commences after 5:15 pm today and Bhai Tika tomorrow as Dwitiya Tithi falls after 7:00 pm tomorrow. 

The municipality called on district folks to celebrate Bhai Tika and Kija Puja on November 2.  However, the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee has determined that Bhai Tika should be observed on November 3. (RSS)