Why is Tihar 2083 later than in 2082?

Bhai Tika was on October 23 in 2025 and falls on November 11 in 2026 — about 19 days later. This is partly due to Mala Maas (Adhik Maas), an intercalary lunar month inserted in 2083 BS between Jestha 3 and Ashadh 1 (May 17–June 15, 2026), which pushes lunar festivals later on the English calendar.

Bhai Tika 2083 time in USA, UK, Australia?

Bhai Tika 2083 is on November 11, 2026 in Nepal, India, the UK, Europe, the Gulf and Australia. In the USA and Canada the local date can fall on November 10 evening or November 11 depending on tithi timing; most diaspora families gather on November 11.

What is Mha Puja 2083? Newar New Year 2083?

Mha Puja 2083 falls on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (Kartik 24, 2083 BS). Mha Puja is the Newar community's self-worship ceremony and New Year (Nepal Sambat). Each person worships their own soul through an elaborate ritual of mandalas, offerings and blessings.

How many days is Tihar 2083?

Tihar 2083 is a 5-day festival from Kartik 21 to Kartik 25, 2083 BS (November 7–11, 2026). The 5 days are: Kaag Tihar, Kukur Tihar + Laxmi Puja (same day), Gai Tihar, Goru Tihar/Mha Puja, and Bhai Tika.

What is the difference between Tihar in Nepal and Diwali in India?

Tihar and Diwali share the same Laxmi Puja night but have different traditions. Nepal's Tihar uniquely includes Kukur Tihar (dog worship), Gai Tihar (cow worship), and a seven-coloured Bhai Tika. In 2026, Laxmi Puja and Diwali both fall on November 8, and Bhai Tika and Bhai Dooj both fall on November 11.

Tihar 2083 Date — तिहार २०८३ | All 5 Days, Bhai Tika & Laxmi Puja Complete Guide

Q: When is Tihar 2083? Tihar 2083 date in English?

Tihar 2083 runs from Kartik 21 to Kartik 25, 2083 BS — Saturday, November 7 to Wednesday, November 11, 2026 AD. Laxmi Puja is on the evening of Sunday, November 8, 2026. Bhai Tika (final day) is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Q: How many days left for Tihar 2083?

Tihar 2083 begins on Saturday, November 7, 2026 (Kartik 21, 2083 BS) with Kaag Tihar. Use the live countdown on this page for the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. Laxmi Puja is November 8 and Bhai Tika is November 11, 2026.

Q: When is Bhai Tika 2083? Bhai Tika 2083 date and time?

Bhai Tika 2083 falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Kartik 25, 2083 BS). This is the final and most celebrated day of Tihar when sisters apply a seven-coloured tika to their brothers. The auspicious tika time (sait) is announced in the official patro closer to the festival.

Q: When is Laxmi Puja 2083? Deepawali 2083 date?

Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) 2083 falls on the evening of Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Kartik 22, 2083 BS), the same day as Kukur Tihar. Homes and streets are lit with oil lamps, candles and lights to welcome Goddess Laxmi.

Q: What is Kukur Tihar 2083?

Kukur Tihar 2083 falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Kartik 22, 2083 BS). Dogs, including street dogs, are garlanded with marigold flowers, given tika on their foreheads and offered special food. Dogs are revered as guardians of Yama's kingdom and loyal companions.

Tihar 2083 BS (Nepal's Festival of Lights) runs from Kartik 21 to Kartik 25, 2083 BS — November 7 to November 11, 2026 AD. The festival spans 5 days, each dedicated to worshipping a different deity or animal.

Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) — the main night of lights — falls on the evening of Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Kartik 22, 2083), the same day as Kukur Tihar. Bhai Tika — the final and most celebrated day — falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Kartik 25, 2083).

How many days left for Tihar 2083? Tihar 2083 begins Saturday, November 7, 2026. See the live countdown above for the exact time remaining.

Why is Tihar 2083 later than usual? Bhai Tika was on October 23 in 2025 and falls on November 11 in 2026 — about 19 days later. This is partly caused by Mala Maas (Adhik Maas), an extra intercalary month in 2083 BS (May 17–June 15, 2026). Use our date converter to verify any Tihar date.

Mala Maas Effect — Why Tihar 2083 Is Later Than 2025

The intercalary Mala Maas in 2083 BS (Jestha 3 – Ashadh 1, May 17–Jun 15, 2026) pushed Tihar about 19 days later than 2025's October 23 Bhai Tika, landing on November 7–11, 2026. Convert any date →

🪔 All 5 Days of Tihar 2083 — Complete Schedule

Day 1

काग तिहार

Kaag Tihar — Crow Worship

Saturday, November 7, 2026 Kartik 21, 2083 BS

Crows are worshipped as messengers of Yama (god of death). Food offerings — rice, bread, sweets — are placed on rooftops before sunrise for crows to eat. The day begins the Yama Panchak (five days of Yama worship).

Saturday (Weekend)

Day 2 ⭐ Main Night

कुकुर तिहार र लक्ष्मी पूजा

Kukur Tihar & Laxmi Puja — Festival of Lights

Sunday, November 8, 2026 Kartik 22, 2083 BS

During the day, dogs — including street dogs — are garlanded with marigold flowers, given tika on their foreheads and offered special food including sel roti, meat and sweets. Dogs are revered as loyal guardians and companions of Yama. In the evening, every home, shop and street is lit with hundreds of oil lamps, candles and LED lights to welcome Goddess Laxmi (goddess of wealth). Rangoli is drawn at entrances, Deusi-Bhailo groups go house to house, and fireworks light the sky.

Laxmi Puja — Main Night

Day 3

गाई तिहार

Gai Tihar — Cow Worship

Monday, November 9, 2026 Kartik 23, 2083 BS

Cows — sacred to Hindus and symbols of prosperity — are garlanded and worshipped. In most years Laxmi Puja falls on this day, but in 2083 it falls the evening before, so Gai Tihar is observed on its own.

Holiday Period

Day 4

गोरु तिहार / म्ह पूजा

Goru Tihar / Mha Puja / Govardhan Puja

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Kartik 24, 2083 BS

Oxen (Goru) are worshipped for their role in farming and agriculture. Among the Newar community, this day is celebrated as Mha Puja — a self-worship ceremony that also marks the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat). Each person creates an elaborate mandala on the floor and worships their own soul. Govardhan Puja (worship of the hill Lord Krishna lifted) is also observed.

Newar New Year — Mha Puja

Day 5 ⭐ Bhai Tika

भाइ टीका

Bhai Tika — Sister-Brother Bond

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Kartik 25, 2083 BS

The final and most celebrated day. Sisters apply a magnificent seven-coloured tika (made from oil, yogurt and coloured powders in 7 bands) on their brothers' foreheads, along with Jamara (barley seedlings from Dashain). Brothers offer sweets, money and gifts to sisters. The tika is believed to protect brothers from Yama (death) for the year. Brothers who cannot be present in person receive tika from aunts or cousins.

Main Day — National Holiday

🕒 Bhai Tika 2083 — Date and Time

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Kartik 25, 2083 BS) — Kartik Shukla Dwitiya, the second day of the waxing moon.

Time (sait): The auspicious tika time is published in the official patro closer to the festival and can vary slightly between patros. Most families complete the ceremony in the morning or around midday; check the exact sait before the day. Diaspora families typically gather at a convenient time on November 11.

🌍 Bhai Tika 2083 — Worldwide Dates

Country / City	Timezone	Bhai Tika Date	Note
🇳🇵 Nepal (Kathmandu)	NST (UTC+5:45)	Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026	National holiday
🇮🇳 India	IST (UTC+5:30)	Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026	Same day as Nepal
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	GMT (UTC+0)	Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026	Celebrate anytime Nov 11
🇺🇸 USA — East Coast	EST (UTC-5)	Tue Nov 10 eve / Wed Nov 11	Most families gather Nov 11
🇺🇸 USA — West Coast	PST (UTC-8)	Tue Nov 10 eve / Wed Nov 11	Most families gather Nov 11
🇦🇺 Australia — Sydney	AEDT (UTC+11)	Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026	Afternoon onward
🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai	GST (UTC+4)	Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026	Same day, morning
🇶🇦 Qatar	AST (UTC+3)	Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026	Same day
🇯🇵 Japan / South Korea	JST/KST (UTC+9)	Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026	Late afternoon/evening
🇩🇪 Germany / Europe	CET (UTC+1)	Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026	Morning onward
🇨🇦 Canada	EST/PST	Tue Nov 10 eve / Wed Nov 11	Most families gather Nov 11
🇲🇾 Malaysia	MYT (UTC+8)	Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026	Afternoon onward

ℹ️ Dates outside Nepal can shift by a day depending on when the tithi begins in your time zone. Diaspora families typically gather in the morning or afternoon of November 11, 2026.

🙏 Tihar Rituals — How Each Day is Celebrated

Oil Lamp Lighting — Deepawali Tradition

Every home lights hundreds of oil lamps (diyo), candles and coloured lights on the night of Laxmi Puja. Lamps are placed on window sills, doorsteps, rooftops and along pathways. The entire country glows from above. The light is meant to guide Goddess Laxmi into the home and invite prosperity for the coming year.

Rangoli / Mandala Drawing

Intricate geometric or floral patterns called Rangoli (or Mandala for Newars) are drawn at the entrance of homes using coloured powders, flowers and rice. These are believed to welcome Goddess Laxmi and protect the household. In Newar culture, the Mha Puja mandala is an elaborate personal altar representing the self.

Deusi-Bhailo — Singing Groups

Groups of young people go from house to house singing traditional Deusi (for boys) and Bhailo (for girls) songs on the nights of Laxmi Puja and Bhai Tika. Homeowners give cash, sel roti (rice bread) and sweets. The songs praise the gods, bless the household and celebrate the season. The money collected often goes to community development.

Bhai Tika Seven-Colour Tika

The Bhai Tika is unique — a seven-band tika made from seven different coloured materials: oil (black), yogurt (white), red powder (red), turmeric (yellow), blue, green and orange. Sisters apply each colour in a vertical stripe on their brothers' foreheads while chanting prayers to Yama to spare their brothers. Brothers give gifts, money and sweets in return. The ceremony can last several hours as extended family gathers.

⚖️ Tihar (Nepal) vs Diwali (India) — Key Differences

Feature	🇳🇵 Tihar (Nepal)	🇮🇳 Diwali (India)
Duration	5 days (Yama Panchak)	5 days (varies by region)
Day 1	Kaag Tihar — crow worship	Dhanteras — buying gold
Day 2	Kukur Tihar — dog worship	Narak Chaturdashi
Main night	Laxmi Puja — oil lamps	Diwali — Laxmi Puja, fireworks
Day 4	Goru Tihar + Mha Puja (Newar New Year)	Govardhan Puja
Day 5	Bhai Tika — sister applies 7-colour tika	Bhai Dooj — sister applies simple tika
Unique to Nepal	Kukur Tihar, Mha Puja, 7-colour tika	Fireworks emphasis, Dhanteras shopping
2026 dates	Laxmi Puja and Diwali both fall on Nov 8; Bhai Tika and Bhai Dooj both fall on Nov 11

📖 History & Significance of Tihar

तिहारको महत्त्व — Why Tihar is Nepal's Festival of Lights

Tihar (also called Deepawali or Yamapanchak) is Nepal's second-greatest festival after Dashain. The five-day celebration honours the relationship between humans and the natural world — crows, dogs, cows and oxen all receive worship before humans celebrate Bhai Tika. This reflects Nepal's deep-rooted belief that all living beings deserve respect and reverence.

The mythological basis of Tihar centres on Yama — the god of death — and his sister Yamuna. According to legend, Yamuna invited Yama, applied tika to his forehead and offered garlands and food, delaying death itself. This story is the foundation of Bhai Tika, where sisters symbolically protect their brothers from death for another year.

Laxmi Puja (the main night of lights) invites Goddess Laxmi — the deity of wealth, prosperity and fortune — into homes. The lights are meant to dispel darkness and ignorance, and the lit lamps guide the goddess to those who have prepared their homes with devotion and cleanliness.

The Newar community's Mha Puja adds a unique philosophical dimension — worshipping oneself as a divine being, recognising the soul's worth. This makes Tihar one of the few festivals worldwide that includes a formal celebration of self-worth and self-respect.

🔗 Related Pages — 2083 BS

❓ Tihar 2083 — Frequently Asked Questions

When is Tihar 2083? Tihar 2083 date in English?

Tihar 2083 runs from Saturday, November 7, 2026 to Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Kartik 21–25, 2083 BS). Laxmi Puja is on the evening of Sunday, November 8, 2026. Bhai Tika (final day) is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

How many days left for Tihar 2083?

Tihar 2083 begins on Saturday, November 7, 2026 (Kartik 21, 2083 BS) with Kaag Tihar. The live countdown at the top of this page shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. Laxmi Puja is November 8 and Bhai Tika is November 11, 2026.

When is Bhai Tika 2083? Bhai Tika 2083 date and time?

Bhai Tika 2083 falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Kartik 25, 2083 BS). This is the final and most celebrated day of Tihar when sisters apply a seven-coloured tika to their brothers. The auspicious tika time (sait) is published in the official patro closer to the festival.

When is Laxmi Puja 2083? Deepawali Nepal 2083 date?

Laxmi Puja (Deepawali) 2083 falls on the evening of Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Kartik 22, 2083 BS), the same day as Kukur Tihar. Homes and streets are lit with oil lamps to welcome Goddess Laxmi (goddess of wealth and prosperity).

Why is Tihar 2083 so late compared to previous years?

Bhai Tika was on October 23 in 2025 and is on November 11 in 2026 — about 19 days later. This is partly due to Mala Maas (Adhik Maas) — a rare intercalary lunar month inserted into 2083 BS between Jestha 3 and Ashadh 1 (May 17–June 15, 2026) — which shifts lunar festivals later on the English calendar.

What is Kukur Tihar 2083? When is dog worship day?

Kukur Tihar 2083 falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Kartik 22, 2083 BS). On this unique day, all dogs — including street dogs — are garlanded with marigold flowers, given tika on their foreheads and offered special food. Dogs are revered as loyal companions and guardians of Yama's kingdom.

Is Tihar a public holiday in Nepal 2083?

Yes. Government offices, banks and schools close for Tihar. Bhai Tika on November 11 is the main national public holiday, alongside surrounding festival days. Check the Ministry of Home Affairs gazette for the exact list of holiday dates.

What is Mha Puja 2083? When is Newar New Year 2083?

Mha Puja 2083 falls on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (Kartik 24, 2083 BS). It is the Newar community's self-worship ceremony and marks the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat). Each person creates an elaborate mandala on the floor and worships their own soul through ritual offerings.

What is the difference between Tihar Nepal and Diwali India?

Both share Laxmi Puja night but have key differences. Nepal's Tihar uniquely includes Kukur Tihar (dog worship), Gai Tihar (cow worship), and Bhai Tika with a seven-coloured tika. India's Diwali begins with Dhanteras (gold buying) and ends with Bhai Dooj. In 2026, Laxmi Puja and Diwali both fall on November 8, and Bhai Tika and Bhai Dooj both fall on November 11.

तिहार २०८३ कहिले पर्छ?

तिहार २०८३ कात्तिक २१ गते शनिबार (नोभेम्बर ७, २०२६) देखि कात्तिक २५ गते बुधबार (नोभेम्बर ११, २०२६) सम्म मनाइन्छ। लक्ष्मी पूजा कात्तिक २२ गते आइतबार (नोभेम्बर ८) साँझ र भाइटीका कात्तिक २५ गते बुधबार (नोभेम्बर ११) मा पर्छ।

भाइटीका २०८३ कहिले हो?

भाइटीका २०८३ कात्तिक २५ गते बुधबार (नोभेम्बर ११, २०२६) मा पर्छ। टीका लगाउने शुभ साइत पात्रोमा हेर्नुहोस्।