11:55 am as auspicious time for Bhai Tika

Kathmandu : The Nepal Calendar Determination has announced the auspicious time for receiving and offering Bhai Tika for this year. A meeting of the Committee held on Wednesday determined the auspicious time for Bhai Tika under the Tihar festival this year at 11:55 am on November 9, Committee Chairperson Ram Chandra Gautam told Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).
The Tihar festival, also known as Yamapanchak, is being celebrated from November 5 to 9 this year. The festival begins with Kaag Tihar on November 5, Kukur Tihar on November 6, Laxmi Puja on November 7, Govardhan Puja, Gai Puja and Mha Puja on November 8 and Bhai Tika on November 9.