Kathmandu: The 10th day of the Bada Dashain festival is being celebrated all over the country today with great enthusiasm as people receive ‘tika’ and blessings from their elders.

On the day of Bijaya Dashami, the ceremonial immersion (bisarjan) of the festival’s Goddess into rivers and ponds is performed at 10:37 am according to religious rituals.

The auspicious hour for receiving ‘tika’ is 11:02 am, as determined by the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee.

While the auspicious hour for receiving the Prasad of Devi is set at 11:02 am as per the calendar’s requirement, the entire day following the immersion of the Goddess is considered auspicious for this purpose.

The worship of Sri Durga Bhawani at Dasainghars over the nine days concludes formally on the day of Bijaya Dashami after the Abhishekh or the sprinkling of holy water takes place, marking the beginning of ‘tika’ ceremonies.

People continue to receive ‘tika’ and ‘jamara’ until the full moon day. ‘Tika’ and ‘jamara’ are considered auspicious gifts from the Goddess Navadurga, symbolizing prosperity.

It is believed that one need not seek an auspicious time if undertaking a new assignment, campaign, or journey on the auspicious day of Bijaya Dashami.

The Bijaya Dashami festival is celebrated in commemoration of the victory of truth over evil and the triumph of divine forces over demonic forces.