KATHMANDU, Oct. 5 -- Bijaya Dashami, the 10th day of the Bada Dashain festival, is being celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm by receiving 'tika' and blessings from elders, today.

The auspicious hour of receiving tika is 11:51 AM today, according to Prof Shree Krishna Adhikari, Chairperson of the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee.

However, tika can be received throughout the day today because the day itself is auspicious, Prof Adhikari added.

The worship of Shree Durga Bhawani at Dasainghars for nine days concludes formally on the day of Bijaya Dashami after the abhishek or sprinkling of holy water takes place which marks the beginning of tika. People receive tika and jamara till the full moon day.

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