2nd October 2025, Kathmandu
Bijaya Dashami, the grand finale of the 15-day Bada Dashain festival, is being celebrated today across Nepal. The main day of the Durga Paksha is marked by the sacred ritual of receiving Tika and Jamara from elders, a tradition symbolizing prosperity, victory, and the blessings of Goddess Durga.
Bijaya Dashami Tika Timing Today
For devotees seeking the most spiritually potent moment for this ritual, the Nepal Panchang Nirnayaak Bikas Samiti—Nepal’s official body for astrological timings—has announced the most auspicious time (uttam saait) for receiving Tika and Jamara.
Key Auspicious Timings for Bijaya Dashami Today
Ritual Auspicious Time (Uttam Saait) Source
Tika & Jamara Reception 11:53 AM Nepal Panchang Nirnayaak Bikas Samiti
Devi Bisarjan (Concluding Ritual) 9:23 AM Nepal Panchang Nirnayaak Bikas Samiti
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Note: The time 11:53 AM is considered the most auspicious moment to begin the ceremony, particularly for official or state functions.
Tika and Jamara: Blessings of Goddess Durga
Bijaya Dashami marks the triumphant victory of divine power over demonic forces, symbolizing the eternal win of truth over falsehood. The Tika ceremony is a transfer of this powerful energy:
Tika: A red paste made from rice grains, curd, and vermillion, applied to the forehead. The red color is symbolic of the sacred blood bond of family and the blessing of good fortune.
Jamara: Yellow barley or maize seedlings, sprouted in a secluded, dark room (Dashain Ghar) since Ghatasthapana (the first day of Dashain). This holy offering is worn behind the ears and symbolizes good harvest, prosperity, and the abundant grace (prasad) of Goddess Durga.
The Tika is prepared from the sacred water and rice of the Kalash (urn) established on Ghatasthapana using Vedic rituals.
Can I Receive Tika at Any Time Today?
While the precise time of 11:53 AM is the uttam saait determined by astrologers, the Samiti also acknowledges a popular religious belief: Bijaya Dashami itself is an inherently holy day, and therefore, people may receive Tika throughout the day.
The tradition of receiving blessings continues well past the official auspicious moment. Those unable to receive Tika today can continue the custom by visiting relatives and receiving blessings from elders up to the final day of the festival, Kojagrat Purnima (the full moon night).
The Significance of Bijaya Dashami
As the climax of the Bada Dashain festival, Bijaya Dashami celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. This momentous occasion reinforces the importance of spiritual strength, familial bonds, and the continuous triumph of righteousness. Today, family members, friends, and relatives gather for feasts, reunions, and the sacred act of receiving and offering Tika, uniting the Nepalese community in a joyous celebration.
For more: Bijaya Dashami Tika Timing Today