KATHMANDU: The 10th day of the Bada Dashain, Vijaya Dashami, is being celebrated with great enthusiasm by receiving ‘tika’ and blessings from elders, across the country, today.
According to the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee, the auspicious hour of receiving tika is 11:53 am today. Tika can be received throughout the day on Thursday, and people will receive tika and jamara till the full moon day(Purnima) from their elders.
The worship of Durga Bhawani at different shrines for nine days has concluded today. Tika and jamara are considered the auspicious gifts of the goddess Nawa Durga and they signify prosperity.
