KATHMANDU: The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Development Committee has said the best time for receiving Dashain tika this year is 10:26 am on Wednesday, October 21.
According to the committee, devotees should perform Devi Visarjan at 8:49 am on the day of Vijaya Dashami before receiving tika at the auspicious time. Both the person giving and receiving tika should face west.
According to the committee, Navaratri and Ghatasthapana will begin on Sunday, October 11. The auspicious time for Ghatasthapana is 11:47 am.
Likewise, the auspicious time for changing the flag while facing west is 10:07 am on Monday, October 12. Shri Pachali Bhairav Jatra will be observed on Thursday, October 15, while Phulpati will be observed on Saturday, October 17. The auspicious time for the Shri Tulja Bhawani Jatra on Phulpati is 7:37 am, followed by the auspicious time for Sthirasan at 10:39 am.
Mahashtami and Kalaratri will be observed on Sunday, October 18, while Mahanavami falls on Tuesday, October 20. On Vijaya Dashami, the auspicious time for the Shri Tulja Bhawani Jatra is 10:51 am, while the auspicious time for Sthirasan is 11:52 am. Khadga Jatra will also be held on the same day.
According to the committee, this year’s Navaratri and Dashain festivities will conclude on Sunday, October 25, after Akhil Balipurti and Kojagrat Puja.








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