KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee has announced the auspicious hour for this year's Bhaitika to take place during the Tihar festival.
According to the executive director of the Committee, Surya Prasad Dhungel, Monday’s meeting of the committee decided that the auspicious time for Bhaitika is at 11:37 am on Sunday. The committee also said that the Kija Puja observed by the Newar community should also be held on the same day.
10:51AM auspicious hour for Bhai Tika tomorrow
This year's Tihar, the second biggest festival of Nepali Hindus, is starting from Tuesday. Dhantrayodashi (Dhanteras) festival will be celebrated on Tuesday while Yamdeepdan falls on Wednesday this year. Kag tihar should also be celebrated on Wednesday itself.
As per the committee, Kukur Tihar and Lakshmi Puja should both be celebrated on Thursday.
Gai Puja, Govardhan Puja, Bali Puja, Halitihar, Mhapuja and Nepal Sambat 1145 fall on coming Saturday. Similarly, the committee also said that the Chhath festival falls on Thursday, November 7.
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