In Nepal, the five day long Diwali or Teohar festival concluded on Monday with the observance of the Bhai Tika. On this day, sisters offer seven coloured Tika on the forehead of their brothers wishing them long life, happiness and prosperity. However, the Newar Community is observing Bhait Tika on Tuesday, as they are performing Mha Puja on Monday, which is regarded as a unique way of venerating the god who resides within every human being.<br/> <br/>The day also marks beginning of Nepal Sambat (NS) 1130 from Monday. President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, Prime Minister Mahdav Kumar Nepal and leaders of various political parties greeted the people on this occasion and called upon all Nepalese to work together to complete the peace process and timely writing of the new constitution for establishing lasting peace and stability in the country. At present Nepal uses the Vikram Sambat as its national calendar. According to Vikram Sambat calendar, it is now the year 2066, putting Nepal ahead of internally used Gregorian calendar by 57 years.<br/>