<p>President Bidya Devi Bhandari offered bhaitika to her younger brother Degendra Pandey at the auspicious hour of 11.52 am today on the occasion of the Bhaitika festival. <br><br>The Bhaitika ritual and ceremony was held at the Presidential Palace, Sheetal Niwas. Mr Degendra's other older sisters Kalpana Bhandari and Kabita Pandey also offered bhaitika to him on the occasion.</p><p>Also, Mr Pandey on the occasion offered tika and garlands to President Bhandari, and sisters Kalpana Bhandari and Kabita Pandey.<br><br>Talking briefly to journalists after offering tika to her brother, President Bhandari wished for the happiness, peace and prosperity of all the Nepalis. <br><br><br></p>
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