Achham, Oct. 21 -- Karnali Pul, Nasukyai Hajari Phool, a deuda song once inseparable from Bhai Tika celebrations in Sudurpaschim and Karnali villages, is fading from memory. Sung by Binod Bajurali and Bishnu Majhi, the song captured the bond between brothers and sisters, expressing love, longing, and separation.

Daju: Photo heri tika launu, yo saal aavai chaina.

Na ro bahini, Tihar samjhi, sahu bida dindaina.

Bahini: Saptarangi phoolka mala, uni rakhheki chu.

Daju aaune mul bato ma, kuri thakeki chu.

Daju: Banjungle ramailo hola, wai basanna nyaula.

Yai saal yattikai bhayo, arko saala aaula.

(Brother: Look at the photo and apply the tika. I won't be coming this year.

Don't cry, sister; the boss won't grant leave even for Tihar.

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