When is Dashain 2025 (2082)?
Start (Ghatasthapana): Monday, September 22, 2025 (2082 Ashwin 6).
Bijaya Dashami (Tika day): Tika time listed: 11:53 (Nepali Time), 2nd of October..
End (Kojagrat Purnima / last rituals): October 6th.
What is "Tika Sahit"?
"Tika sahit" means applying tika together with jamara (barley seedlings) and blessings from elders — the core ritual of Bijaya Dashami when family members receive tika, jamara and blessings.
Dashain: Day-by-day (Tip of it)
- Ghatasthapana (Day 1) — sowing jamara and setting up the shrine.
- Fulpati (Day 7) — phulpati procession and auspicious items brought to the temple.
- Maha Ashtami / Maha Navami — special pujas and, in many communities, animal sacrifices.
- Bijaya Dashami (Day 10) — tika, jamara, and family blessings — Tika Sahit time listed above.
Tika Time Table
Event | Nepali Date (BS) | Gregorian Date (2025) | Time (Nepal Time) |
---|---|---|---|
Ghatasthapana | 6 Ashwin 2082 | Sep 22, 2025 | — |
Phulpati | 13 Ashwin 2082 | Sep 29, 2025 | — |
Bijaya Dashami (Tika Sahit) | 16 Ashwin 2082 | 2 Oct 2025 | 11:53 AM (Nepal Time) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Bijaya Dashami Tika Sahit 2082?
The widely-reported tika time for Bijaya Dashami 2082 is 11:53 AM (Nepal Time)
Is tika time the same across Nepal?
There can be small regional variations. Cross-check with a local temple or an authoritative Nepali calendar for your district.
What is Jamara and when is it sown?
Jamara are barley/millet seedlings sown on Ghatasthapana (day 1) and used during Bijaya Dashami to be placed on the head with tika.
विदेशमा बस्नुहुनेहरुको लागि दशैं टीका समय
This year Dashain Tika auspicious local time & date for following countries:
- Nepal - 11:53 AM (Ashoj 16)
- Delhi, India - 11:49 AM (Oct 02)
- New York, USA - 11:25 AM (Oct 01)
- Washington DC, USA - 11:35 AM (Oct 01)
- Texas, USA - 11:33 AM (Oct 01)
- Frankfurt, Kentucky, USA - 11:57 AM (Oct 01)
- Toronto, Canada - 11:55 AM (Oct 01)
- Vancouver, Canada - 11:33 AM (Oct 01)
- Doha, Qatar - 10:13 AM (Oct 02)
- Bangkok, Thailand - 10:45 AM (Oct 02)
- Abu Dhabi, UAE - 10:55 AM (Oct 02)
- London, UK - 09:17 AM (Oct 02)
- Lisbon, Portugal - 09:23 AM (Oct 02)
- Oslo, Norway - 10:03 AM (Oct 02)
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 11:11 AM (Oct 02)
- Saudi Arabia - 10:55 AM (Oct 02)
- Hong-Kong - 11:45 AM (Oct 02)
- Sydney, Australia - 11:43 AM (Oct 02)
- Melbourne, Australia - 11:19 AM (Oct 02)
- Brisbane, Australia - 11:53 AM (Oct 02)
- Canberra, Australia - 11:51 AM (Oct 02)
- Tasmania, Australia - 11:45 AM (Oct 02)
- Perth, Australia - 11:25 AM (Oct 02)
- Tokyo, Japan - 11:31 AM (Oct 02)
- Malta - 10:55 AM (Oct 02)
- Geneva, Switzerland - 10:25 AM (Oct 02)
- Paris, France - 09:57 AM (Oct 02)
- Wellington, New Zealand - 11:23 AM (Oct 02)
- Seoul, South Korea - 10:57 AM (Oct 02)
- Myanmar - 10:27 AM (Oct 02)
- Singapore - 11:09 AM (Oct 02)
- Tel Aviv, Israel - 11:35 AM (Oct 02)
Wanna know more FAQs...
Q1. Why is Dashain celebrated in Nepal?
Dashain is celebrated to honor the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
Q2. How many days does Dashain last?
Dashain lasts for 15 days, starting from Ghatasthapana and ending with Kojagrat Purnima.
Q3. Which day is considered the most important in Dashain?
Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Vijaya Dashami (Tika day) are the most significant days.
Q4. What is the importance of Dashain Tika and Jamara?
Elders put Tika (rice mixed with yogurt and vermillion) and Jamara (barley shoots) on younger family members’ foreheads as a blessing for prosperity and long life.
Q5. When is Dashain Tika in 2082?
Dashain Tika in 2082 falls on Ashoj 16, 2082 (October 2, 2025) at 11:53 AM in Nepal.
Q6. How is Dashain celebrated abroad by Nepali communities?
Nepali families abroad celebrate Dashain by gathering together, preparing traditional food, and following Tika and Jamara rituals at auspicious local times.
Q7. What foods are eaten during Dashain?
Typical Dashain foods include goat meat (khasi ko masu), sel roti, rice, lentils, and festive sweets.
Q8. What is the story of Goddess Durga in Dashain?
According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Durga fought and killed Mahishasura after nine days of fierce battle, which is why Dashain is celebrated with devotion and joy.
Q9. Is Dashain only celebrated by Hindus?
While it is a Hindu festival, Dashain is celebrated widely across Nepal by people of many ethnic groups and communities.
Q10. What should I gift my relatives during Dashain?
Common Dashain gifts include new clothes, money (Dakshina), sweets, and household items.
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