Kathmandu, November 4:

King Gyanendra received the bhai tika from Princess Shobha Rajya Laxmi Devi Shahi yesterday afternoon at her Kamaladi residence.

The King also offered tika to Princess Shobha. On the occasion, a 31-gun salute was offered in honour of the King. Queen Komal and other members of the royal family were present. Also yesterday, Queen Mother Ratna Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah offered tika to her brother Sushil Shamsher JB Rana at the Royal Palace.

Crown Prince Paras received tika from Princesses Prerana, Pooja, Shitasma and Dilasha at the residence of Princess Dilasha at Dhobichaur.