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Today, people across Nepal are worshipping Lord Vishwakarma and celebrating Vastu Day along with the Vishwakarma Puja festival. Every year, this festival is observed on Kanya (Ashwin) Sankranti with the ritual worship of Lord Vishwakarma. In various factories and workshops, the idol or picture of Lord Vishwakarma is worshipped. On this day, artisans (especially blacksmiths, carpenters, mechanics, and metalworkers) also worship the tools they use, believing that such rituals will make their tools last longer, prevent breakdowns during work, and help produce better results. According to this belief, machines and vehicles fitted with engines are also worshipped today. As per…

B.S.: 2082 Ashwin 1, WednesdayA.D.: 17th September 2025 (Wednesday) Sunrise: 5:50 AM Sunset: 6:04 PM Tithi: Ekadashi till 25:20, then Dwadashi Paksha: Ashwin Krishna Paksha Nakshatra: Punarvasu till 09:35, then Pushya Yoga: Parigha till 26:30, then Shiva Karana: Bav till 13:59, then Balav Moon Sign: Cancer Season: Sharad (Autumn) Ayana: Dakshinayan Today’s Horoscope Aries (Mesha)Chances of wasting time on unnecessary activities. Plans may not yield expected success. Controlling expenses is the main requirement today. Taurus (Vrishabha)Support from siblings or close ones is likely. Enthusiasm will rise at work. Financial gains are indicated as per hard work. Gemini (Mithuna)Finances may remain…

Date (BS): 2082 Bhadra 31, TuesdayDate (AD): 16th September 2025 (Tuesday) Sunrise: 5:50 AM Sunset: 6:06 PM Tithi: Dashami till 26:43, then Ekadashi Paksha: Ashwin Krishna Paksha Nakshatra: Ardra till 10:30, then Punarvasu Yoga: Vyatipata till 07:11, then Variyan Karana: Vanija till 15:33, then Vishti Moon Sign: Gemini till 27:47, then Cancer Season: Monsoon (Varsha) Ayana: Dakshinayan Horoscope for Today Aries (Mesha)Financial gains will increase. Property dealings will be profitable. Business and trade will see notable progress. Taurus (Vrishabha)A moderate day overall. Academic efforts will yield fruitful results. Signs of success in love relationships. Gemini (Mithuna)Chances of facing criticism or…

Panchang Date (Nepali): 2082 Bhadra 30, MondayDate (English): 15th September 2025, Monday Sunrise: 5:49 AM Sunset: 6:07 PM Tithi: Ashtami until 6:30 AM, then Navami Paksha: Ashwin Krishna Paksha Nakshatra: Mrigashira until 11:43 AM, then Ardra Yoga: Siddhi until 9:54 AM, then Vyatipat Karana: Kaulava until 6:30 AM, then Taitila Moon Sign: Gemini Season: Rainy (Varsha) Ayana: Dakshinayana Daily Horoscope AriesYou will achieve success in your work. Opportunities for delicious meals and enjoyable travel may arise. Financial matters will remain strong. TaurusPlans may face delays but will eventually succeed. Business gains are likely, but caution is needed in making decisions.…

Mothers in the ancient Mithila region of Madhesh have begun the Jitiya fast on Sunday, praying for the growth, health, and welfare of their children. On Saturday morning, after bathing in a sacred water body and taking the vow, women of Mithila, who are mothers, started the nirahar (fast without food) after consuming the Ogatan (special offering) before midnight. This fast is traditionally observed on the Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksha in Ashwin, which coincides with the period of Pitru Paksha. Although the Ashtami tithi officially begins at 8:44 AM on Sunday, the fast was considered to have started after…

Today’s Panchang Bikram Sambat (Nepali Date): 2082 Bhadra 29, SundayGregorian Date: 14th September 2025 (Sunday) Sunrise: 5:49 AM Sunset: 6:08 PM Tithi: Saptami until 08:44, then Ashtami Paksha: Ashwin Krishna Paksha Nakshatra: Rohini until 13:09, then Mrigashira Yoga: Vajra until 12:48, then Siddhi Karana: Bava until 08:44, then Balava Moon Sign: Taurus until 24:24, then Gemini Season (Ritu): Varsha (Rainy) Ayana: Dakshinayana (Sun’s Southern Transit) Today’s Horoscope AriesFamily atmosphere will remain harmonious. Moderate gains in business and studies. TaurusConfidence and self-belief will be high. Notable success likely in new tasks and studies. GeminiThere may be weakness in health and an…

Mahottari — The Jitiya festival has begun in the ancient Mithila region, including Mahottari in Madhes. Ahead of the day-long fast to be observed on Sunday, married women of Mithila, known as Mithilani, are preparing today for “Oghatan,” the traditional pre-fast feast. The festival is a significant Hindu Maithil tradition. Celebrated on the Ashtami tithi of the Krishna Paksha during Pitri Paksha, the festival is observed for the welfare and longevity of children. On the eve of the fast, women eat Oghatan, which includes curd, flattened rice, and other simple, wholesome dishes. Women wear clean new clothes for the occasion…

The Nepali Army has urged Gen Z representatives, who have been expressing dissatisfaction regarding the leadership of the upcoming government, to come into contact on Thursday morning. On Wednesday evening, army representatives made a public announcement outside the Army Headquarters in Kathmandu using loudspeakers. The notice stated: “Please provide details of your leadership group — including names and contact numbers of each leader. Submit the names of individual group leaders by tomorrow morning.” Earlier on Wednesday afternoon, Gen Z representatives had proposed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as a potential leader for an interim government. However, some youths gathered outside…

The weather will generally remain partly to mostly cloudy across the country. At present, the monsoon trough is located around the average position in the east and slightly north of the average position in the west. Rainfall Possibility: There is a chance of moderate rainfall in some areas of Koshi Province, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province, Lumbini Province, and in parts of the hilly regions across the country. A few places in the Tarai region may also experience moderate showers. Heavy Rainfall Alert: One or two places in Madhesh Province, Koshi Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province, and Lumbini Province…

Today’s Panchang Date (Nepali): B.S. 2082, Bhadra 26, ThursdayDate (English): 11th September 2025 (Thursday) Sunrise: 5:47 AM Sunset: 6:11 PM Tithi: Chaturthi till 3:59 PM, then Panchami Paksha: Ashwin Krishna Paksha Nakshatra: Ashwini till 6:05 PM, then Bharani Yoga: Dhruva till 10:00 PM, then Vyaghat Karana: Balava till 3:59 PM, then Kaulava Moon Sign: Aries Season (Ritu): Varsha (Monsoon) Ayana: Dakshinayan Today’s Horoscope Aries (Mesha)The day will be favorable. Strong chances of new opportunities. Possibility of attending social gatherings and special events. Taurus (Vrishabha)Be cautious while making decisions. Stay alert to people who may lure you with false promises. Financial…