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Dashain: Tika and jamara rituals continue even today


14 October 2024  

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KATHMANDU: The rituals of receiving the Dashain tika and jamara as blessings from Goddess Navadurga continue today, marking Aswin Shukla Paksha Dwadashi, the 12th day of the waxing moon in the month of Asoj.

The tika and jamara ceremony, which began on Bijaya Dashami (the tenth day of Dashain) on October 12, persists today.

Traditionally, those who were unable to meet their relatives in the previous days visit them today to receive Dashain blessings from their elders.

This practice will continue until Aswin Shukla Poornima, the final day of Dashain.

In Kathmandu, the federal capital, which has remained relatively calm since the days of Maha Astami and Mahanawami, people are now out and about.

Many are adorned with red tika and jamara as they head to their relatives’ homes to seek blessings. The official holidays for Dashain, which began on Saptami (October 10), are concluding today.

According to the Nepal Calendar Fixation Committee, Dashain will officially conclude on Thursday, October 17.

Publish Date : 14 October 2024 12:40 PM

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