Dashain 2083 Complete Guide: Exact Dates, Day-by-Day Rituals, Public Holidays & How to Track Everything with Mero Miti

Dashain (Bada Dashain) is Nepal’s longest and most important festival — a 15-day celebration of the victory of good over evil, family reunions, blessings, and jamara. In 2083 BS it falls in late Ashwin and early Kartik.

Here is the clear, practical guide you need for Dashain 2083, with exact dates, key rituals, public holidays, and simple ways to stay on top of everything using Mero Miti.

Key Dates at a Glance (2083 BS / 2026 AD)

Main tika day: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 (Kartik 4).
Auspicious tika muhurat is usually published closer to the date by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti (commonly mid-to-late morning; check Mero Miti for the official window when released).

Day-by-Day Rituals Overview

Ghatasthapana (Day 1 – 11 Oct)

The festival begins. Families clean the prayer room, install a sacred kalash (pot), and sow barley seeds (jamara) in holy sand. This marks the start of Navaratri. Many people observe a special puja in the morning.

Days 2–6

Daily worship of Goddess Durga continues. Families prepare for the main days, buy new clothes, and begin travel plans. Markets get busier.

Fulpati (Day 7 – 17 Oct)

Sacred flowers, banana stalks, and plants are brought from Gorkha to Kathmandu in a traditional procession. Households bring Fulpati items home and offer them in the prayer room. This is usually the first major public holiday of the festival period.

Maha Ashtami (Day 8 – 18 Oct)

Also known as Kalratri. Goddess Durga is worshipped in her fiercest form. Many households and temples perform special pujas. Animal sacrifice (bali) is traditional in some places, while others offer symbolic alternatives.

Maha Navami (Day 9 – 20 Oct)

Tools, vehicles, machinery, and weapons are worshipped (Ayudha Puja / Vishwakarma Puja). The Taleju Temple in Kathmandu opens to the public for the year. Preparation for tika day intensifies.

Vijaya Dashami – Tika Day (Day 10 – 21 Oct)

The most important day. Elders apply red tika (mixture of rice, yoghurt, and vermilion) and jamara on the foreheads of younger family members, along with blessings and dakshina. Family gatherings, feasts, kite flying, and visits continue for several days afterward.

Kojagrat Purnima (Day 15 – 25 Oct)

The full-moon night that formally closes Dashain. Goddess Lakshmi is believed to visit those who stay awake. Many families keep an all-night vigil with lights, prayers, and cards or games.

Public Holidays

Government offices, banks, schools, and many private workplaces follow a block holiday roughly from Fulpati through several days after Vijaya Dashami (commonly 17–23 October, with Ghatasthapana and Kojagrat also observed). Exact official notices are issued by the government closer to the festival. Always confirm the final list for your workplace.

Travel tip: Long-distance buses and flights fill up quickly in the week before Fulpati. Book early.

How to Track Everything Effortlessly with Mero Miti

You don’t need to keep checking multiple sources. Mero Miti gives you accurate, up-to-date information in one clean place:

• View the full daily Panchanga (tithi, nakshatra, yoga, sunrise/sunset) for every day of Dashain.
• See exact festival dates and public holidays with countdowns.
• Check auspicious muhurat / saait for tika and other rituals when officially published.
• Follow live gold and silver rates (useful for gifts and ornaments).
• Sync the entire Nepali calendar — including Dashain, Tihar, Ekadashi, and official holidays — directly into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook with one click.
• Use the free date converter anytime you need BS ↔ AD conversion for travel, documents, or planning.

Open meromiti.com on your phone or computer, or use the Android/iOS apps and browser extension for widgets and quick access.

Quick Tips for a Smooth Dashain

• Confirm the official tika muhurat a day or two before 21 October.
• Keep jamara healthy by placing it in a clean, slightly moist spot with indirect light.
• If you’re abroad, use Mero Miti’s calendar sync so you can join family video calls at the right time.
• Plan return travel after Kojagrat Purnima if possible — roads and transport are busiest right after tika.

Dashain is about family, gratitude, and renewal. Whether you’re receiving tika at home or celebrating from far away, having the correct dates and timings makes everything easier.

Bookmark this page or save the Mero Miti calendar so you have the latest information throughout the festival.

Happy Dashain 2083!
May the blessings of Goddess Durga bring health, happiness, and prosperity to you and your family.