Nepal, Sept. 16 -- As households across the country prepare for the biggest Hindu festival, Dashain, the Nepal Panchang Nirnayak Bikas Samiti has officially announced the auspicious moment for receiving Tika this year. Families will mark Bijaya Dashami on October 2, with the "sait" for Tika set precisely at 11:53 AM.

Dashain, a festival that brings together relatives from near and far, begins this year on September 22 with Ghatasthapana. The sacred ritual of sowing barley seeds in sand, symbolising prosperity and new beginnings, is scheduled for 9:13 AM. Over the following days, homes and temples will reverberate with worship, offerings, and gatherings as devotees honour Goddess Durga in her various forms.

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