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On the eighth day of Bada Dashain, known as Maha Ashtami, Nepalis are celebrating the festival with grand worship and devotion to Goddess Durga Bhawani. On this day, special worship is performed for Mahakali, Mahalaxmi, and Mahasaraswati. Maha Ashtami is considered highly significant as it is believed to empower Goddess Durga with divine strength. According to scriptures, rituals are performed at Dashain Ghars, the Kot courtyard, and other major Shakti Peeths across the country. Devotees recite the Durga Saptashati, Shrimad Devi Bhagwat, and Devi Stotra. It is believed that both sentient and non-sentient beings desire liberation, and animals offered as…

Today’s Panchang Bikram Sambat: 2082 Ashoj 13, MondayAD: 29th September 2025 (Monday) Sunrise: 5:56 AM Sunset: 5:50 PM Tithi: Saptami until 12:24, then Ashtami Paksha: Ashwin Shukla Paksha Nakshatra: Moola until 27:35, then Purvashadha Yoga: Saubhagya until 23:41, then Shobhana Karana: Vanija until 12:24, then Vishti Moon Sign: Sagittarius Season: Sharad (Autumn) Ayana: Dakshinayana Today’s Horoscope Aries (Mesha)You will get opportunities to acquire property. With the support of friends, tasks will be completed smoothly. Taurus (Vrishabha)Control over speech is necessary. Carelessness may create distance with friends. Gemini (Mithuna)Financial gains are indicated. Hard work in education will be fruitful. Continuity is…

The Phulpati festival, observed annually on the seventh day of the bright fortnight of Ashwin during Durga Paksha, is being celebrated today by bringing auspicious Phulpati into homes as a symbol of good fortune according to classical rituals. Since Ghatasthapana, Goddess Durga is invoked and worshipped in the Dashain Ghar or prayer room. On Phulpati day, symbolic items such as sugarcane, turmeric, banana plant, paddy stalks, bel leaves, pomegranate, jayanti, ashoka flower, and manavriksha (sacred tree) are ceremonially brought inside. Also known as Navapatrika, Phulpati symbolizes the nine forms of Goddess Durga and is worshipped as part of the Vedic…

Bikram Sambat: 2082 Ashwin 11, SaturdayAD Date: 27th September 2025 (Saturday) Sunrise: 5:55 AMSunset: 5:53 PM Tithi (Lunar Day): Panchami until 08:44, then ShashthiPaksha (Fortnight): Ashwin Shukla Paksha (Waxing Moon)Nakshatra (Constellation): Anuradha until 23:09, then JyeshthaYoga: Preeti until 23:08, then AyushmanKarana: Balava until 08:44, then KaulavaMoon Sign: ScorpioSeason (Ritu): Sharad (Autumn)Ayana: Dakshinayana (Southern Solstice) Today’s Horoscope Aries (Mesh)If you have a big plan, wait a little before executing it. Disagreements with close ones may arise. Do not ignore the advice of elders, or your work could be disrupted. Taurus (Vrish)You will push ahead despite challenges. Business gains and resolution of…

On the fifth day of Navratri, during the grand Dashain festival, Goddess Skandamata, a form of Shakti, is worshipped and venerated. In Shakti Peeths across the country and in homes where Jamara has been placed, devotees perform the ceremonial worship of Goddess Skandamata early in the morning. On the first day of Navratri, Goddess Shailaputri is worshipped; on the second day, Goddess Brahmacharini; on the third day, Goddess Chandraghanta; and on the fourth day, Goddess Kushmanda. The remaining days of Navratri are dedicated to the worship of Goddess Katyayani on the sixth day, Goddess Kalaratri on the seventh day, Goddess…

Panchang Bikram Sambat: 2082 Ashwin 10, Friday Gregorian Date: 26th September 2025 (Friday) Sunrise: 5:54 AM Sunset: 5:54 PM Tithi (Lunar Day): Chaturthi until 06:39, then Panchami Paksha (Fortnight): Ashwin Shukla Paksha (Waxing Moon) Nakshatra (Constellation): Vishakha until 20:35, then Anuradha Yoga: Vishkambha until 22:34, then Preeti Karana: Vishti until 06:39, then Bav Moon Sign: Libra until 13:55, then Scorpio Season (Ritu): Sharad (Autumn) Ayana: Dakshinayan (Sun’s Southward Movement) Daily Horoscope Aries (Mesha)Success in intellectual and creative activities is likely. Business profits, family gatherings, delicious meals, and enjoyable travel are on the cards. Taurus (Vrish)Financial gains are indicated. Health remains…

On the fourth day of Navratri, which falls on Ashwin Shukla Chaturthi, devotees across Nepal are performing the ritual worship (puja) of Goddess Kushmanda, the fourth of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. According to Hindu scriptures, this day is dedicated to Kushmanda Devi, who is believed to remove the three forms of suffering—spiritual, physical, and divine—collectively referred to as Kushma. The name Kushmanda originates from this belief. Various Puranas describe the goddess as holding a pot filled with wine and a blood-filled vessel. The Durga Saptashati (Chandi) mentions in the Devi Kavach:“Kutsitah Ushma Kushma–Trividha Tapayutah Samsarah, Sa Ande Maansapeshyamudararupayam…

Nepali Date (Bikram Sambat): 2082 Ashwin 9, ThursdayEnglish Date: 25th September 2025 (Thursday) Sunrise: 5:54 AM Sunset: 5:55 PM Tithi (Lunar Day): Chaturthi (all day) Paksha (Fortnight): Ashwin Shukla Paksha Nakshatra (Constellation): Swati until 17:58, then Vishakha Yoga: Vaidhriti until 21:57, then Vishkambha Karana: Vanija until 17:37, then Vishti Moon Sign: Libra Season: Sharad (Autumn) Ayana: Dakshinayana (Southern Solstice) Today’s Horoscope Aries (Mesha)A favorable day to start a new business or venture. Financial activities will show progress and income sources may strengthen. Positive advancement in studies is indicated. Romantic life may bring a delightful trip or memorable moments. Taurus (Vrishabha)Health…

On the third day of Bada Dashain and Navaratri, devotees across Nepal are performing special rituals to worship Goddess Chandraghanta, the third among the nine forms of Goddess Durga, in Dashain Ghars (sacred Dashain rooms) and prayer spaces. According to ancient scriptures and Puranas, the name Chandraghanta comes from the crescent moon (Chandra) that adorns the bell (Ghanta) on her hand. Scholars explain that worshipping this goddess grants spiritual strength and destroys negative forces. Toyaraj Nepal, former professor of religious studies at Nepal Sanskrit University, notes that Navaratri is considered an auspicious time for her special veneration. The Markandeya Purana…

Nepali Date: 2082 Ashoj 8, WednesdayEnglish Date: 24th September 2025 (Wednesday) Sunrise: 5:53 AM Sunset: 5:56 PM Tithi: Tritiya until 28:37, then Chaturthi Paksha (Fortnight): Ashwin Shukla Paksha Nakshatra: Chitra until 15:29, then Swati Yoga: Aindra until 21:26, then Vaidhriti Karana: Taitila until 15:41, then Gara Moon Sign: Libra Season: Sharad (Autumn) Ayana: Dakshinayana Horoscope Aries (Mesh)Health shows positive improvement. Strong chances of profit in trade and business. Gains from foreign investments or international connections are likely. Your contribution to social and charitable work will be appreciated. Taurus (Vrish)Physical health remains satisfactory. Honest efforts will help you achieve your goals.…