Vijaya Dashami Celebrated with Tika and Jamara
Summary
Kathmandu marks Vijaya Dashami with elders applying red tika and jamara as blessings of Navadurga, with the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Development Committee setting 10:26 AM as the auspicious time for those who seek it. The festival is celebrated with rituals, mantras, and family gatherings across Nepal until Kojagrat Purnima.
Key Points
- On Vijaya Dashami, elders apply red tika and jamara as prasad of Navadurga to bless younger family members.
- The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Development Committee set 10:26 AM as the auspicious time for receiving tika today.
- Committee chairman Prof. Purushottam Bhattarai said ordinary people do not need an auspicious time, but state officeholders should apply tika at the proper time.
- The article explains the religious significance, rituals, and mantras associated with Dashain and Vijaya Dashami.
