Vijayadashami being observed across the country today
Summary
Vijayadashami, the main day of Dashain, is celebrated with devotees receiving tika and jamara as blessings from elders across Nepal. The festival symbolizes the victory of truth over falsehood and divine power over evil.
Key Points
- Vijayadashami is the main day of Dashain being celebrated with the giving of tika and jamara as blessings.
- The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee has declared 11:53am as the most auspicious hour for receiving tika this year.
- Jamara, grown with Vedic rituals, is worn as a symbol of prosperity and has medicinal value supporting immunity against illnesses like dengue.
- The festival commemorates Lord Ram's victory over Ravana and symbolizes the triumph of truth and divine power.
