People are seen rushing towards Dhaka topi stores for last minute shopping for ‘Bhai Tika‘ . Dhaka topi, Nepal’s national hat, has a lot of cultural significance, especially during Tihar. Its demand is comparatively higher during the festive season for this reason.

“It is a compulsion that your head is not bare while receiving tika in the Hindu culture. For this reason, Dhaka topi is quite popular especially during festivities”, explains Mohan Raj Sharma Paudyal, owner of Paudyal Palpali Dhaka Showroom. “Because Dhaka topi is so important for Hindu rituals, sisters gift these topis to their brothers during Bhai Tika ”, he adds explaining its importance during Tihar in particular.