The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti (Calendar Determination Committee) has determined 10:55 am as the most auspicious time for receiving tika in this Dashain. According to the Samiti, the auspicious time for Gatasthapana, the first day of the 10-day celebration, is at 11:25 am on 13 October. Chairperson of the committee, Prof Dr Ramchandra Gautam, shared that 11:35 am on 14 October is the most auspicious time to replace the national flag with the new one at the government offices and Nepal Army's offices. Similarly, the process of the Pachali Bhairab deity falls on 18 October and the Goddess Tulaja Bhawani at 10: 55 am on 20 October, the day of Phulpati.
UML senior leader Jhalanath Khanal said the meeting of top-notch leaders only held minor discussion on the blockade. The meet held at prime minister’s residence in Baluwatar on Monday morning was univocal that solution to the problem should be sought through diplomatic efforts, but failed to come up with a concrete plan.“India failed to implement it decision on resuming border points. We discussed the matter, but couldn’t draw a conclusion,” he said. New Dashain Song Ghar Banauna Aaunu
