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Tihar 2082

The festival of lights

Tihar dates, public holidays, traditions and everything you need to know.

Bhai Tika (Tihar) inTodayKartik 6, 2082 · Oct 23, 2025

"May the light of Tihar fill your home with happiness, peace and prosperity."

Important Tihar dates 2082

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

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  1. Kartik 3, 2082Oct 20, 2025Monday
    Laxmi Puja / Kukur Tihar

    Oil lamps lit to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Day of dog worship.

    Public holiday
    Passed
  2. Kartik 4, 2082Oct 21, 2025Tuesday
    Gai Puja (Tihar)

    Sacred cows are worshipped.

    Public holiday
    Passed
  3. Kartik 5, 2082Oct 22, 2025Wednesday
    Govardhan Puja / Mha Puja / Nepal Sambat 1146

    Ox worshipped; Govardhan Puja observed. Mha Puja and the Nepal Sambat new year.

    Public holiday
    Passed
  4. Kartik 6, 2082Oct 23, 2025Thursday
    Bhai Tika (Tihar)

    Sisters apply tika on brothers as a blessing.

    Public holiday
    Passed

About Tihar

Tihar (Deepawali) is the five-day festival of lights. Crows, dogs and cows are honoured, homes are lit for Laxmi Puja, and sisters give Bhai Tika to their brothers.

Tihar lights and marigold garlands
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Travel & holiday information

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

  • Best time to travel
  • Transport information
  • Things to prepare
  • Holiday leave guide
  • Staying safe while travelling
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