INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 10Phulpati, the seventh day of Bada Dashain, is being celebrated
today by Hindu devotees across the country.
Maha Astami being observed today
Second day of Bada Dashain: Brahmacharini Devi worshiped
Traditionally, the Phulpati procession involves banana stalks, jamara, belpatra (wood apple leaves), and
sugarcane sticks tied with red cloth, accompanied by a Kalash filled with holy water
These items are carried from Gorkha to Hanumandhoka on a decorated palanquin.The Nepali Army holds a parade at Tundikhel to mark the
occasion, which includes a gun salute observed by the president and other government officials.
This year, Mahaashtami and
Mahanawami will be observed together tomorrow, followed by Vijaya Dashami, the main day of Dashain, on October 12
The auspicious time for Dashain tika has been set for 11:36 AM on October 12 (Asoj 26).
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