PM Oli receives 'tika' from his sisters The Bhaitika ritual involves a mark of seven colors placed on a vertical line of white rice flour paste on the forehead. Kathmandu 03 Nov, 2024
President receives Bhai 'Tika' from sisters The ceremonial tika features a thick vertical line of white rice flour paste topped with a seven-colored mark. Kathmandu 03 Nov, 2024
Newar community in Bhaktapur celebrating Mha puja today, Bhai Tika tomorrow The Newar Community in Bhaktapur district is celebrating Mha Puja (the worship of the self) today and Bhai Tika (Kija Puja) tomorrow. Kathmandu 01 Nov, 2024
Kojagrat Poornima being observed today Hindus across the country are observing the Kojagrat Poornima (full moon day) today as part of the final day of the 15-day Bada Dashain festival by worshipping and paying homage to Mahalaxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Nepal 16 Oct, 2024
11:36 am auspicious time for Dashain tika According to the Committee, the most auspicious hour for applying Dashain tika is 11:36 AM on Saturday. Kathmandu 12 Oct, 2024
Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana today Bada Dashain, the greatest and longest festival of Nepali Hindus, has officially begun with Ghatasthapana, today. Nepal 03 Oct, 2024
President Paudel receives Bhaitika The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee had fixed 10:51 am today as the auspicious time for receiving Bhaitika. Kathmandu 15 Nov, 2023
Gai Tihar being observed Gai or Cow Puja is being observed throughout the country today on the third day of the five-day-long Tihar festival celebrated by the Hindus in the country. Nepal 13 Nov, 2023
Bijaya Dashami being observed today;auspicious time for tika 11:03 am The 10th day of the Bada Dasain festival is being celebrated all over the country today with great enthusiasm by receiving 'tika' and blessings from elders. Nepal 24 Oct, 2023
Auspicious hour of Bhaitika at 11:37 am Even though Bhaitka can take place throughout the day today, the auspicious time is at 11:37 am, said Prof Srikrishna Adhikari, chairperson of the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee. Kathmandu 26 Oct, 2022
First Day of Navaratra: Ghatasthapana being observed The first day of "Navaratra" is being marked today by worshipping the deity Shailaputri in accordance with Vedic rituals and preparing for Jamara (barley shoots) by sowing maize and barley seeds in a jar filled with soil and cow dung for germination. Nepal 26 Sep, 2022
Bhai Tika being observed today ​​​​​​​Bhai Tika, the most important day of Tihar is being observed today with sisters offering 'tika' to their brothers. Nepal 06 Nov, 2021
