Why is Dashain so late in 2083 compared to previous years?

Dashain 2083 falls later than usual because of Mala Maas (Adhik Maas) — an intercalary lunar month that was inserted in 2083 BS between Jestha 3 and Ashadh 1 (May 17 – June 15, 2026). This extra month pushed all subsequent festivals approximately one month later on the English calendar.

How many days is Dashain 2083?

Dashain 2083 lasts 15 days, from Ghatasthapana on October 11, 2026 to Kojagrat Purnima on October 25, 2026.

What is Ghatasthapana 2083 date?

Ghatasthapana 2083 falls on Sunday, October 11, 2026 (Ashwin 25, 2083 BS). This is the first day of Dashain when a sacred Kalash is established and Jamara (barley seedlings) are planted.

Is Dashain a public holiday in Nepal in 2083?

Yes. Vijaya Dashami (October 21, 2026) and the surrounding Dashain days are national public holidays in Nepal. Government offices, banks, and schools are closed for the main Dashain period.

Dashain tika time outside Nepal — USA, UK, Australia 2083?

The auspicious tika time is 11:53 AM NST (Nepal Standard Time, UTC+5:45) on October 21, 2026. In the USA (Eastern Time, UTC-4) that is 2:08 AM ET. In the UK (BST, UTC+1) it is 7:08 AM BST. In Australia (AEST, UTC+10) it is 4:08 PM AEST.

What is Kojagrat Purnima 2083?

Kojagrat Purnima is the last day of Dashain, falling on the full moon night. In 2083 BS it falls on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Kartik 8, 2083 BS). On this night people stay awake and light oil lamps, believing Goddess Laxmi visits those who are awake.

What is Phulpati 2083 date?

Phulpati 2083 falls on Saturday, October 17, 2026 (Ashwin 31 / Kartik 1, 2083 BS). On this day sacred flowers, Jamara and special offerings are brought to Kathmandu in a grand procession.

Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami 2083 dates?

Maha Ashtami 2083 falls on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Maha Navami 2083 falls on Monday, October 19, 2026. Both are major days of Dashain involving worship of Goddess Durga.

Dashain 2083 Date | दशैं २०८३ | Vijaya Dashami Oct 21, Tika Time 11:53 AM

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

Dashain 2083 starts on Sunday, October 11, 2026 (Ghatasthapana — Ashwin 25, 2083 BS) and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Kojagrat Purnima — Kartik 8, 2083 BS). The main Vijaya Dashami (Tika) day is Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (Kartik 4, 2083 BS).

Dashain 2083 Date — दशैं २०८३ | All 15 Days, Tika Time & Complete Guide

Dashain 2083 BS (Bada Dashain 2026) starts on Sunday, October 11, 2026 with Ghatasthapana (Ashwin 25, 2083 BS) and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026 with Kojagrat Purnima (Kartik 8, 2083 BS). The festival spans 15 days.

The most important day — Vijaya Dashami (Dashain Tika) — falls on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (Kartik 4, 2083 BS). The auspicious tika muhurat confirmed by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti (NPNS) is 11:53 AM Nepal Standard Time (NST).

Why is Dashain so late in 2083? Because of Mala Maas (Adhik Maas) — an intercalary month that fell between Jestha 3 and Ashadh 1 (May 17 – June 15, 2026) in 2083 BS. This extra month pushed Dashain approximately one month later than in previous years. Use our date converter to verify any Dashain date.

📅 All 15 Days of Dashain 2083 — Complete Schedule

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घटस्थापना
Ghatasthapana — Day 1
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Ashwin 25, 2083 BS
Sacred Kalash established. Jamara (barley seedlings) planted in a dark room. Festival officially begins.
Public Holiday

२–६

Preparation Days — Days 2–6

Oct 12–16, 2026

Ashwin 26–30, 2083 BS

Daily worship of Goddess Durga. Jamara grows in the dark. Shopping, new clothes, home cleaning. Markets bustle with activity.

Prep

७
फूलपाती
Phulpati — Day 7
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Ashwin 31 / Kartik 1, 2083 BS
Sacred flowers, Jamara and offerings brought to Kathmandu in a grand royal procession. Army parade at Hanuman Dhoka. Families intensify worship.
Saturday

८
महाअष्टमी
Maha Ashtami — Day 8
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Kartik 2, 2083 BS
Grand worship of Goddess Durga in her fierce form. Animal sacrifices at Durga temples. Kal Ratri — the dark night of power.
Public Holiday

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महानवमी
Maha Navami — Day 9
Monday, October 19, 2026
Kartik 3, 2083 BS
Worship of vehicles and weapons (Ayudha Puja). Animal sacrifices. Government offices and military perform special ceremonies. Final preparations for Tika day.
Public Holiday

१०

विजया दशमी

Vijaya Dashami — TIKA DAY ⭐

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Kartik 4, 2083 BS • Tika at 11:53 AM NST

The main day. Elders apply red Tika and golden Jamara to younger family members. Blessings, feasts, family reunions. Tika giving continues for 5 days.

Main Holiday

११–१४

Tika Continuation — Days 11–14

Oct 22–25, 2026

Kartik 5–8, 2083 BS

Families who could not gather on Vijaya Dashami receive Tika on these days. Visits to relatives continue. Card games, swings (Linge Ping), feasting.

Tika Days

१५

कोजाग्रत पूर्णिमा

Kojagrat Purnima — Day 15 (Last Day)

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Kartik 8, 2083 BS

Full moon night. People stay awake, light oil lamps. Goddess Laxmi believed to visit those who are awake. Dashain officially concludes.

Purnima

🌍 Dashain Tika Time 2083 — Worldwide (11:53 AM NST)

Country / City	Timezone	Tika Time	Date
🇳🇵 Nepal (Kathmandu)	NST (UTC+5:45)	11:53 AM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇮🇳 India	IST (UTC+5:30)	11:38 AM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	BST (UTC+1)	7:08 AM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇺🇸 USA — New York (Eastern)	EDT (UTC-4)	2:08 AM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇺🇸 USA — Los Angeles (Pacific)	PDT (UTC-7)	11:08 PM	Tue, Oct 20, 2026
🇺🇸 USA — Texas (Central)	CDT (UTC-5)	1:08 AM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇦🇺 Australia — Sydney	AEDT (UTC+11)	5:08 PM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇦🇺 Australia — Melbourne	AEDT (UTC+11)	5:08 PM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai	GST (UTC+4)	10:08 AM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇶🇦 Qatar / Doha	AST (UTC+3)	9:08 AM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	AST (UTC+3)	9:08 AM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇯🇵 Japan	JST (UTC+9)	3:08 PM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇩🇪 Germany / Europe Central	CEST (UTC+2)	8:08 AM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇨🇦 Canada — Toronto	EDT (UTC-4)	2:08 AM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇨🇦 Canada — Vancouver	PDT (UTC-7)	11:08 PM	Tue, Oct 20, 2026
🇰🇷 South Korea	KST (UTC+9)	3:08 PM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
🇲🇾 Malaysia	MYT (UTC+8)	2:08 PM	Wed, Oct 21, 2026

⚠️ Times are calculated from the confirmed 11:53 AM NST muhurat. Tika can be given throughout Vijaya Dashami day and the following 4 days — so all diaspora Nepalis can celebrate at a convenient time.

🙏 Dashain Rituals — Day by Day Guide

Ghatasthapana — Planting Jamara

On Day 1, a sacred clay pot (Kalash) filled with holy water, flowers and banyan leaves is established in the prayer room. Barley seeds are planted in a basket of soil and placed in darkness so they grow pale yellow. These shoots — called Jamara — symbolise prosperity and will be used as blessings on Tika day.

Daily Puja — 9 Days of Durga Worship

For the nine days of Navaratri, families perform daily puja (worship) to Goddess Durga in her nine forms. Special prayers, offerings of fruits and flowers, and the reading of Durga Saptashati are common. Temples across Nepal see large gatherings of devotees.

Phulpati — Procession of Sacred Offerings

On Day 7, a grand procession (historically from Gorkha Palace) brings sacred items — banana trees, sugarcane stalks, Jamara, flowers and a ceremonial jar — to Kathmandu's Hanuman Dhoka palace. The army performs a 31-gun salute. Families bring flowers to their home shrine.

Maha Ashtami & Maha Navami — Sacrifice Days

On Days 8 and 9, animal sacrifices are made to Goddess Kali and Durga at major temples. Families offer buffaloes, goats, ducks and chickens. The meat is cooked as Prasad and shared with the family. Kal Ratri (the night of Day 8) is considered the most powerful night of the year.

Vijaya Dashami — Tika & Jamara (Main Day)

The most celebrated day. At the auspicious muhurat (11:53 AM NST in 2083), elders apply red Tika (a mixture of rice, yogurt and red powder) and golden Jamara on the foreheads of younger family members while giving blessings. Children receive Dakshina (cash gifts). Families feast on goat meat curry. Tika giving continues for 5 days so all family members can participate.

Kojagrat Purnima — The Full Moon End

On the final night, people stay awake under the full moon and light oil lamps and candles throughout the house. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi visits homes where people are awake, blessing them with wealth. This night marks the peaceful conclusion of Dashain.

📖 History & Significance of Dashain

दशैं को महत्त्व — Why Dashain is Nepal's Greatest Festival

Dashain (also called Bada Dashain or Vijaya Dashami) is the longest and most celebrated festival in Nepal, observed by Hindus and many Buddhists across the country and the Nepali diaspora worldwide. The festival celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura — symbolising the triumph of good over evil.

According to Hindu scripture, the Gods were troubled by the demon Mahishasura and sought the protection of Goddess Durga. She fought in her fierce forms for nine days (Navaratri) and slew the demon on the tenth day (Dashami) — hence the name Vijaya Dashami (Victory Tenth Day).

A second legend connects Dashain to the Ramayana — the day Lord Ram (an avatar of Vishnu), with Goddess Durga's blessings, defeated the demon king Ravana. Both legends converge on the same message: righteousness ultimately prevails.

Socially, Dashain is Nepal's most important family reunion time. Millions of people travel from cities back to their ancestral villages. Children fly kites, adults play cards, and the entire country takes a week-long pause from work.

❓ Dashain 2083 — Frequently Asked Questions

When is Dashain 2083? Dashain 2083 date in English?▼

Dashain 2083 starts on Sunday, October 11, 2026 (Ghatasthapana — Ashwin 25, 2083 BS) and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (Kojagrat Purnima — Kartik 8, 2083 BS). The main Vijaya Dashami (Tika) day is Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (Kartik 4, 2083 BS).

Dashain tika time 2083 — What is the exact tika muhurat?▼

The auspicious Dashain tika muhurat for Vijaya Dashami 2083 is 11:53 AM Nepal Standard Time (NST) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. This time is confirmed by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti (NPNS). Tika can be given throughout the day and for the following 4 days.

Why is Dashain 2083 so late compared to previous years?▼

Dashain 2083 falls later because of Mala Maas (Adhik Maas) — a rare intercalary lunar month inserted into 2083 BS between Jestha 3 and Ashadh 1 (May 17 – June 15, 2026). This extra month pushed all subsequent festivals approximately one month later on the English calendar compared to 2082 BS.

Dashain tika time in USA — What time is Dashain tika in America 2083?▼

The Dashain tika muhurat is 11:53 AM NST on October 21, 2026. In the USA, that converts to: New York / Eastern Time: 2:08 AM on October 21. Los Angeles / Pacific Time: 11:08 PM on October 20. Texas / Central Time: 1:08 AM on October 21. Most diaspora Nepalis in the USA apply tika in the morning or afternoon of October 21 at a time convenient for the family gathering.

Dashain tika time in Australia 2083?▼

The Dashain tika muhurat 11:53 AM NST converts to 5:08 PM AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Queensland (AEST): 4:08 PM on October 21, 2026.

Is Dashain a public holiday in Nepal 2083?▼

Yes. Vijaya Dashami (October 21, 2026) is a national public holiday in Nepal. Government offices, banks, schools and most businesses close for the main Dashain period. The official holiday schedule is published by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA). Refer to moha.gov.np for the official gazette.

What is Ghatasthapana 2083?▼

Ghatasthapana (October 11, 2026 — Ashwin 25, 2083 BS) is the first day of Dashain. A sacred Kalash (clay pot) is filled with holy water, flowers and banyan leaves and established in the home prayer room. Barley seeds (Jamara) are planted in soil in a dark basket. These Jamara seedlings grow pale yellow over 10 days and are used to bless family members on Vijaya Dashami.

Dashain 2083 date in Nepali calendar (BS)?▼

In Bikram Sambat (BS) calendar: Ghatasthapana = Ashwin 25, 2083. Phulpati = Kartik 1, 2083. Maha Ashtami = Kartik 2, 2083. Maha Navami = Kartik 3, 2083. Vijaya Dashami = Kartik 4, 2083. Kojagrat Purnima = Kartik 8, 2083. Use our BS to AD converter for any date.

📌 Data Sources: Dashain 2083 dates per Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti (NPNS) official calendar. Vijaya Dashami tika muhurat (11:53 AM NST) confirmed by NPNS. Holiday dates per Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) gazette: moha.gov.np. Date conversions: converter.thenepal.io.
⚠️ Tika muhurat times are calculated from the 11:53 AM NST confirmed muhurat. Always verify the official timing with NPNS closer to the festival date.