Vijaya Dashami: 11:02 a.m.; Auspicious time to put Tika

Kathmandu: Today is Vijaya Dashami, the main day of Dashain. The Nepal Panchang Nirnayak Samiti has stated that the suspicious timing for pitting Tika is 11:02 a.m.

There is a tradition of putting Tika from the elder members of the family. The Tika is regarded as the prasad of Devi. 

The water from the Ghada, placed with water in Puja Kotha on Ghatasthapana, is sprinkled before offering Tika. According to the Committee, the one offering Tika must be looking in the east direction, and the one getting Tika must be looking in the west direction. 

Tika, Jamara is offered as the prasad of devi. There is a tradition of offering Tika till kojagrat Purnima. 

The auspicious time for showering Devi is 10:37 a.m. There is the worshipping of Jaya, Bijaya, Ajita, and Aparajita Devi during the showering (Devi Bisarjan Ceremony). Then, one can offer Tika from 11:02 a.m. 

The time to place Tika in Delhi, India is 10:55 a.m.