Vijaya Dashami
NepaliAlso known as: Bada Dashain, Dashain
Vijaya Dashami
About Vijaya Dashami
Vijaya Dashami, the tenth and most important day of Bada Dashain, is celebrated on the 10th day of the bright fortnight in Ashvin (September-October). It is the greatest Hindu festival in Nepal.
On this day, families gather for the grand tika ceremony, where elders apply tika (a mixture of rice, yogurt, and vermillion) on the foreheads of younger family members and bless them with jamara (golden barley grass).
The festival honours Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura, symbolising the triumph of good over evil.
Dashain is a time for family reunions, feasting, new clothes, kite flying, and swing riding (ping). The entire nation celebrates for fifteen days.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
The day is primarily a celebration of blessings and family gatherings rather than strict fasting.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Wear new clothes and visit the eldest family member for tika.
- Receive tika and jamara blessings from elders.
- Exchange gifts and share festive feasts.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The day is marked by celebration, family reunions, and feasting.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Elders prepare the tika plate with rice, yogurt, and vermillion.
- Apply tika on younger family members' foreheads.
- Place jamara on their heads as blessings.
- Exchange gifts and share the festive feast.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Tika is a mixture of rice, yogurt, and vermillion applied on the forehead as a blessing. Jamara is the golden barley grass grown during Dashain, symbolising prosperity.
Bada Dashain in Nepal is a fifteen-day celebration focused on Goddess Durga and family reunions, while Dussehra in India primarily celebrates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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