Bhai Tika 2082 Sait: Why 11:39 AM is the Most Auspicious Time to Celebrate Yama Dwitiya in Nepal
Bhai Tika 2025 Sait
23rd October 2025, Kathmandu
Today marks Bhai Tika (Bhai Tihar), the principal and most anticipated day of the Tihar festival, also known as Yamapanchak.
Bhai Tika 2082 Sait
Across Nepal, sisters are celebrating this day with utmost faith and sincerity, applying the sacred five-colored or seven-colored Tika (Saptarangi Tika) to their brothers’ foreheads.
This deeply cherished tradition, celebrated annually on the Kartik Shukla Dwitiya, sees brothers receiving blessings from their sisters, who pray for their long life, good health (Aarogya), and prosperity (Aishwarya).
Understanding Yama Dwitiya and the Calendar Change
The day is also known as Yama Dwitiya, acknowledging the legend of Yama and Yamuna. While Tihar is traditionally a five-day festival (Yamapanchak), the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti (Nepal Calendar Determination Development Committee) confirmed that this year, due to the phenomenon of Tithi Vriddhi (increase in lunar dates), Bhai Tika falls on the sixth day.
The Auspicious Time for Tika (Uttam Sait)
While the spirit of Bhai Tika allows the Tika ceremony to be performed throughout the day, those seeking the most powerful blessings adhere to the specific astrological timing:
| Detail | Timing & Significance |
| Most Auspicious Time (Uttam Sait) | 11:39 AM (Abhijit Muhurta) |
| Tika Application Period | All day (no major Baadha or restriction) |
| Mandatory Tika Time | State officials and dignitaries are advised to observe the Tika at the precise time of 11:39 AM. |
Specific Direction for Tika
The committee has also prescribed a specific orientation for the ritual to align with auspicious astrological conditions:
Sisters applying Tika should face: East.
Brothers receiving Tika should face: West.
This direction ensures that the Moon, which is in the Libra sign (in the West), is positioned either directly in front (Sammukh) or to the right (Dahine), a classical rule for performing sacred and propitious activities.
The Significance of the Exchange of Blessings
The Bhai Tika ceremony is a dual exchange of blessings:
Sisters to Brothers: Sisters perform the initial rituals and apply the Tika, praying for the brother’s longevity and protection from evil.
Brothers to Sisters: After receiving the Tika, brothers apply the Tika to their sisters in return. The scripture states that worshipping sisters on this day brings them unending fortune (Akhanda Saubhagya) and opulence.
Bhai Tika is an annual reminder of the sacred, unbreakable bond between siblings, solidifying the values of mutual respect, love, and protection that define Nepalese culture.
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