Kathmandu:The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee has announced the auspicious hour for this year’s Tihar ‘tika’ ritual, known as Bhaitika.
According to National News Agency RSS, the Committee Chair, Prof Dr. Puruswottam Bhattarai, stated that the auspicious time for the Tihar Tika is set for 1107 am on Wednesday, November 11. The ritual involves brothers and sisters exchanging ‘tika’ as part of traditional celebrations.
The Committee noted that while there are no strict astrological restrictions against receiving Tika in the afternoon, it is recommended that state dignitaries observe the ritual at the designated auspicious time. The Tihar festival, also known as Yama Panchak, will begin on Friday, November 6, coinciding with Dhanwantari Day. Kaag Tihar (Crow Festival) follows on Saturday, November 7.
Kukur Tihar (Dog Festival) is slated for the morning of Sunday, November 8, with Laxmi Puja and Deepawali being celebrated in the evening. The worship of cows, oxen, and the self will take place on Tuesday, November 10. This includes Mha Puja, a significant tradition of the Newar community.
Three calendars endorsed by the Committee, published by Siddhi Laxmi Byanjakar, Kirti Kiran Joshi, and Shashidhar Joshi, confirm that Mha Puja falls on November 10. Additionally, this date marks the start of Nepal Sambat 1147, the New Year According to Nepal Sambat calendar. The Kija Puja, also known as Bhai Puja, will be observed on Wednesday, November 11, in line with Newar customs.