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Dashain 2083

Nepal’s biggest festival

Dates, public holidays, traditions and everything you need to know about Dashain.

Vijaya Dashami (Dashain) inTodayKartik 4, 2083 · Oct 21, 2026

"May this Dashain bring happiness, good health and prosperity to you and your family."

Tika auspicious time

Wednesday, Kartik 4, 2083 · Oct 21, 2026

  • Ghatasthapana 11:47 AM (Ashwin 25)
  • Devi Visarjan 8:49 AM
  • Direction Face west

Tika may be received throughout the day; 10:26 AM is for those who want the prescribed moment.

What time is Dashain Tika 2083?
The auspicious time for Vijaya Dashami Tika is 10:26 AM on Kartik 4, 2083 (Wednesday, 21 October 2026), as fixed by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti. Devi Visarjan is at 8:49 AM.
Which direction should you face to receive Tika?
Receive Tika facing west, according to the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti.
Can Tika be received after 10:26 AM?
Yes. The committee says Tika may be received throughout the day; 10:26 AM is the prescribed moment for those who want it.

Source: Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti, as reported by The Annapurna Express, Kantipur, ShareSansar.

Important Dashain dates 2083

Key dates, their meaning and whether they are public holidays.

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  1. Ashwin 25, 2083Oct 11, 2026Sunday
    Ghatasthapana

    Start of Dashain. Jamara is sown today.

    Ghatasthapana:
    Public holiday
    Passed
  2. Ashwin 31, 2083Oct 17, 2026Saturday
    Phulpati (Dashain)

    Symbolic procession with sacred plants.

    Public holiday
    Passed
  3. Kartik 1, 2083Oct 18, 2026Sunday
    Maha Ashtami (Dashain)

    Special festive observances and rituals.

    Public holiday
    Passed
  4. Kartik 3, 2083Oct 20, 2026Tuesday
    Maha Navami (Dashain)

    Special festive observances and rituals.

    Public holiday
    Passed
  5. Kartik 4, 2083Oct 21, 2026Wednesday
    Vijaya Dashami (Dashain)

    Tika, Jamara and blessings from elders.

    Devi Visarjan: Tika auspicious time:
    Public holiday
    Passed

About Dashain

Dashain (Vijaya Dashami) is the most important festival in Nepal, celebrating the victory of good over evil. It is a time for family, blessings, renewal and new beginnings.

Dashain Jamara and Tika
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Travel & holiday information

Planning to travel home or within Nepal during Dashain? Here are some helpful tips.

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