Dashain’s sacred jamara draws buyers in Kathmandu
Summary
Sacred jamara for Dashain is being sold in Kathmandu’s Kasthamandap area as families prepare for Vijaya Dashami and the tika ritual. The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti has announced the auspicious times for bidding farewell to the goddess and applying tika.
Key Points
- Bundles of jamara, grown for Dashain blessings, are being sold in Kathmandu’s Kasthamandap area.
- Families who did not sow jamara at home are buying it for Vijaya Dashami tika and blessings.
- The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti set 8:49am as the auspicious time for ritually bidding farewell to the goddess and 10:26am for applying tika.
- Dashain traditions link Vijaya Dashami with Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura and Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana.
