Vijayadashami being observed across the country today

Auspicious hour for tika set at 11:53am, with devotees receiving blessings and jamara from elders.

The main day of Dashain, Vijayadashami, is being celebrated on Thursday, with devotees receiving tika and jamara as blessings from elders. The tika, regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness, and jamara, symbolising prosperity, are offered as prasad of Goddess Durga after nine days of worship.