11:39 am on Oct 23 auspicious hour for Bhai Tika
Summary
The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee has set 11:39 am on October 23 as the auspicious time for Bhai Tika during the Tihar festival, which also marks the start of Nepal Sambat 1146.
Key Points
- The auspicious hour for Bhai Tika this year is 11:39 am on October 23, announced by the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee.
- Tihar, also called Yama Panchak, will start on October 18, including Kag Tihar, Dhanwantari Day, Kukur Tihar, and Laxmi Puja.
- October 22 is significant for Mha Puja and marks the beginning of Nepal Sambat 1146, the New Year according to the Nepal Sambat calendar.
- Kija Puja or Bhai Puja, the brother worship tradition in the Newar community, is observed on October 23.
