His Majesty receives tika

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KATHMANDU, Sept. 20: On the occasion of Indra Jatra Festival His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev received Tika and Prasad of Shree Kumari, Shree Ganesh and Shree Bhairav at the Basantapur Gaddhi Baithak today.

Her Majesty Queen Komal Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah was present on the occasion. Their Majesties on the occasion also observed with keen interest the chariot processions of Shree Kumari, Shree Ganesh and Shree Bhairav and various traditional dances including the Lakhe Naach or dance.
At the function, His Majesty granted audience to heads of diplomatic missions present there.

Also present on the occasion were the Prime Minister, acting Chief Justice, the National Assembly chairman, the chairman of Rajparishad Standing Committee, ministers, National Assembly members, heads of constitutional bodies, high ranking government officials and other distinguished personalities.
A large number of people including foreign tourists were also present around Basantapur to see the chariot procession of Indra Jatra Festival.

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