11:39 am on October 23 is auspicious hour for Tihar ‘tika’

Summary

The auspicious hour for Tihar Tika this year is set for 11:39 am on October 23, coinciding with important rituals of the Tihar festival and the start of Nepal Sambat 1146.

Key Points
  • The auspicious hour for Tihar Tika this year is 11:39 am on October 23.
  • Tihar festival starts on October 18 and includes various rituals up to October 23.
  • Mha Puja, a self-worship tradition of the Newar community, is observed on October 22.
  • October 22 also marks the beginning of Nepal Sambat 1146, the New Year according to the Nepal Sambat calendar.
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