Dashain 2083 Auspicious Times Announced: Tika at 10:26 AM on Kartik 4
The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Development Committee has announced the auspicious dates and times for various religious rituals associated with Badadashain 2083 BS.
According to a notice issued on Ashoj 20, 2083, by the Committee's Chairperson, Associate Professor Dr. Purushottam Bhattarai, the most auspicious time for receiving Vijaya Dashami Tika this year is 10:26 AM on Wednesday, Kartik 4, 2083 BS.
The Committee has also published the auspicious times for Ghatasthapana, the Tulja Bhawani procession, Devi Visarjan, and other rituals observed during Dashain.
Dashain 2083: Auspicious Dates and Times
The Committee has announced the following schedule for Badadashain 2083:
|
Date (BS) |
Festival or Ritual |
Auspicious Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Ashoj 25, Sunday |
Navaratri Begins and Ghatasthapana |
11:47 AM |
|
Ashoj 26, Monday |
Changing of the Flag (Facing West) |
10:07 AM |
|
Ashoj 29, Thursday |
Shri Pachali Bhairav Yatra |
Not specified |
|
Ashoj 31, Saturday |
Fulpati and Shri Tulja Bhawani Yatra |
7:37 AM |
|
Ashoj 31, Saturday |
Sthirasana (Installation in a Fixed Seat) |
10:39 AM |
|
Kartik 1, Sunday |
Maha Ashtami and Kalaratri |
Not specified |
|
Kartik 3, Tuesday |
Maha Navami |
Not specified |
|
Kartik 4, Wednesday |
Vijaya Dashami – Devi Visarjan |
8:49 AM |
|
Kartik 4, Wednesday |
Vijaya Dashami – Tika |
10:26 AM |
|
Kartik 4, Wednesday |
Shri Tulja Bhawani Yatra |
10:51 AM |
|
Kartik 4, Wednesday |
Sthirasana |
11:52 AM |
|
Kartik 4, Wednesday |
Khadga Yatra |
Not specified |
|
Kartik 8, Sunday |
Akhil Bali Purti and Kojagrat Puja |
Not specified |
Ghatasthapana Auspicious Time
Ghatasthapana, which marks the beginning of Navaratri, falls on Sunday, Ashoj 25, 2083. The Committee has determined 11:47 AM as the auspicious time for performing the ritual.
The Committee has stated that Chitra Nakshatra and Vaidhriti Yoga also occur on the same day. According to its notice, performing the prescribed Shanti rituals for Chitra Nakshatra and Vaidhriti Yoga before Ghatasthapana would be consistent with scriptural traditions.
Vijaya Dashami Tika Time and Direction
Vijaya Dashami, the main day of Badadashain, falls on Wednesday, Kartik 4, 2083.
The Committee has announced the following auspicious times for the day:
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Devi Visarjan: 8:49 AM
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Receiving Tika: 10:26 AM
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Shri Tulja Bhawani Yatra: 10:51 AM
-
Sthirasana: 11:52 AM
Khadga Yatra will also take place on the same day.
According to the Committee, the person receiving Tika should face west during the ceremony.
Is an Auspicious Time Necessary for Receiving Dashain Tika?
The Committee has clarified that observing a specific auspicious time is generally not necessary when receiving the Goddess's Prasad.
The announced time of 10:26 AM on Vijaya Dashami is intended for those who wish to receive Tika at the traditionally prescribed auspicious moment.
Kojagrat Puja on Kartik 8
The Committee has scheduled Akhil Bali Purti and Kojagrat Puja for Sunday, Kartik 8, 2083.
These observances are included in the official schedule of religious rituals associated with Badadashain.
Notice issued: Ashoj 20, 2083 BS.
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