Bhaktapur: The Newar Community in Bhaktapur district is celebrating Mha Puja (the worship of the self) today and Bhai Tika (Kija Puja) tomorrow. According to National News Agency RSS, the celebrations are scheduled after Bhaktapur municipality decided to observe Mha Puja today, as the Kachhalathwo Pratipada Tithi as per the lunar calendar begins after 5:15 pm today, and Bhai Tika tomorrow as Dwitiya Tithi starts after 7:00 pm tomorrow.
The municipality has encouraged district residents 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.