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Panchang of the Day ParticularsDetailsVikram Samvat2082 Kartik 11, TuesdayGregorian Date28th October 2025 (Tuesday)Sunrise6:12 AMSunset5:21 PMTithiSaptami till 28:28, then AshtamiPakshaShukla PakshaNakshatraPurvashada till 12:39, then UttarashadaYogaDhriti till 29:41, then ShoolaKaranaGara till 16:06, then VanijaMoon SignSagittarius till 19:01, then CapricornSeasonSharad (Autumn)AyanaDakshinayan Horoscope for Today Aries (Mesh)You may receive new responsibilities today. Move ahead with patience. Proper expense management will help maintain financial balance. Social involvement will bring respect and benefits. Taurus (Vrish)Delays or obstacles in work are possible. You may need to stay away from loved ones temporarily. Persistent efforts will yield benefits. Travel is likely. Gemini (Mithun)A good time for planning and…

The main day of the Chhath festival is being celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm today by worshipping and offering prayers to the Sun God. The festival is observed with special grandeur in all districts of the Terai-Madhesh region as well as in various places including Kathmandu. The government has declared a public holiday today on the occasion of Chhath. Devotees observe a strict fast today, abstaining even from water. In the evening, they visit nearby ponds, lakes, wells, rivers, and other water sources to offer prayers to the setting sun. Offerings prepared for the Sun God are taken to…

The second day of the Chhath festival, known as Kharna, is being observed today (Sunday) by worshipping Lord Surya (Sun God). Kharna is believed to purify the soul and is considered the day when sins are washed away. During Kharna, devotees smear the ground with cow dung and decorate it using a mixture made from rice flour. They observe a day-long fast without water. In the evening, after sighting the moon, a special kheer (rice pudding) made from jaggery, milk, and gamhari rice (a local rice variety harvested in Mangsir) is cooked on a new clay stove using new clay…

Panchang of the Day DetailsInformationNepali Date2082 Kartik 9, SundayEnglish Date26th October 2025 (Sunday)Sunrise6:11 AMSunset5:23 PMTithiPanchami till 26:16, then ShashthiPakshaKartik Shukla PakshaNakshatraJyeshtha till 08:48, then MulaYogaAtiganda (All day)KaranaBava till 13:27, then BalavaMoon SignScorpio till 08:48, then SagittariusSeasonSharad (Autumn)AyanaDakshinayana Today’s Horoscope Aries (Mesh)It would be wise to wait before moving forward with major plans. Misunderstandings may arise with close ones, so choose your words carefully. Ignoring elders’ advice could cause delays in your work. Taurus (Vrish)You will gain courage to face challenges. Business will grow gradually and old issues may be resolved. Support from well-wishers will boost your confidence. Gemini (Mithun)A favorable…

The Chhath festival officially began in Mithila on Saturday. Considered the biggest festival of the Mithila region, preparations are underway to build and decorate ghats along rivers and ponds for the celebrations. Hari Narayan Gupta, Chairman of the Ganga Sagar Chhath Committee in Janakpurdham, said that similar to previous years, half of the Ganga Sagar area has been beautifully decorated. He claimed that arrangements at the ghats—ranging from cleanliness to decoration—are better than in previous years. At the Ganga Sagar ghat, construction of the pavilion has reached the final stage, while decorative lighting is yet to be completed. Three committees…

With the conclusion of Tihar, preparations for the Chhath festival have begun in Kathmandu and various districts of the Tarai. Along the Bagmati River near Guhyeshwari in the Pashupatinath area, Chhath ghats (worship sites) are being beautifully decorated and constructed from Guhyeshwari to Gaushala Gaurighat. Every year, hundreds of Chhath ghats are built in this area, and the festival is celebrated with great devotion. Cleaning, leveling of soil, and other preparations are currently underway. Similarly, Chhath celebrations also take place at Kamal Pokhari, Nag Pokhari, and other locations in the capital. Chhath is celebrated by offering argha (ritual offerings) to…

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division, has stated that no significant weather system is currently affecting the country. On Friday, the hilly regions of all provinces will experience partly cloudy conditions, while the rest of the country will see mostly clear weather. The division has forecast the possibility of light rain or snowfall at one or two places in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi Province, Bagmati Province, and Gandaki Province. For Friday night, partly cloudy conditions are expected in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces, while other regions will remain mostly clear.…

Panchang of the Day Nepali Date (B.S.): 2082 Kartik 7, Friday English Date (A.D.): 24th October 2025 (Friday) Sunrise: 6:10 AM Sunset: 5:24 PM Tithi: Tritiya till 22:32, then Chaturthi Paksha: Kartik Shukla Paksha Nakshatra: Anuradha (All Day) Yoga: Saubhagya till 29:38, then Shobhana Karana: Taitila till 09:28, then Gara Moon Sign: Scorpio Season: Sharad (Autumn) Ayana: Dakshinayan Daily Horoscope AriesIf you have a big plan, wait a little longer. Misunderstandings may arise with close people. Do not ignore the advice of respected individuals or your work may get disrupted. TaurusYou will move forward by facing challenges. Business profits are…

Bhai Tika is being celebrated not only in Nepal but also by Nepalis and Nepali-speaking communities around the world. The International Panchang Decision Committee has announced auspicious timings (Sait) for Bhai Tika based on different countries. While in Nepal, the most auspicious time (Muhurat) for Bhai Tika was set at 11:39 AM on October 23 (Kartik 6), in New Delhi, India, the auspicious time was slightly later at 11:55 AM on October 23. In the United States and Canada, the auspicious time to apply Bhai Tika fell a day earlier, on October 22. Here are the auspicious Bhai Tika timings…

Bhai Tika, the main day of the festival of lights Tihar, also known as Yama Panchak, is being celebrated across Nepal today. On this auspicious day, sisters offer Panchrangi (five-colored) or Sapta­rangi (seven-colored) Tika to their brothers with devotion, faith, and love, praying for their long life, good health, and prosperity. Bhai Tika is celebrated annually on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya. Although Tihar is generally a five-day festival, this year Bhai Tika falls on the sixth day due to the addition of an extra lunar date (tithi vriddhi), according to the Nepal Panchang Nirnayak Samiti. After sisters put Tika and garlands…