Dashain is the most famous national festival in Nepal. Every Nepalese celebrates Bijaya Dashami with great joy & excitement. Every Sanatan religion celebrates the Dashain. However, recently Dashain has been celebrated by all castes, religions and cultures. Moreover, Every Nepalese across the world celebrates this festival. As we know, This festival celebrates the victory of truth over falsehood.

Dashain usually falls between September and October. It means every year of Nepali Ashwin month. Furthermore, It lasts for 15 days. Dashain begins on the Ashoj Shukla Pratipada day. Similarly, This festival ends on the day of Asoj Shukla Purnima. The festival honours the victory of good over evil. It is symbolized by the goddess Durga's win over the demon Mahishasura.

Different Days of Dashain in Nepal

Dashain is the longest celebration festival in Nepal. It celebrates for 15 days. Indeed, It begins from Ghatasthapana. Ghatasthapana is the first day of Bijaya Dashami. On this day, people plant the "Jamara". Subsequently, the important days of Dashain are the seventh day (Fulpati), the eighth day (Maha Ashtami), the ninth day (Maha Navami), and the tenth day (Vijaya Dashami).

On Vijaya Dashami, elders put Tika (a mixture of red powder, yoghurt, and rice) and Jamara on the foreheads of younger family members as a blessing. Additionally, They also give them money or gifts. Dashai is the biggest festival celebrated by Nepali people. Moreover, Most of the Nepali people buy new clothes during this festival. They eat delicious food, sweet & fruit.

Auspicious time for Dashain Tika 2082 (2025) in different countries

Nepalese people all over the world celebrate Dashain in different ways. This Dasai has woven Nepalese people from Australia to America in one garland. Because of the international timeline, Tika's auspicious time is not the same worldwide. So, the International Calendar Decision Committee has determined the timing of Tika at different times for different countries. Therefore, the auspicious time of Tika for those who celebrate Dashain in different countries is like this.

Best times for putting tika during Dashain 2082 in different Countries

Country & PlaceDate Time (In AM)
Kathmandu, Nepal16 Ashwin 208211:53
Delhi, India 2 October 202511:49
New York, USA1 October 202511:25
Frankfort, Kentucky, USA1 October 202511:57
Owensboro, Kentucky, USA1 October 202511:05
Texas, USA1 October 202511:33
Washington, USA1 October 202511:35
California, USA1 October 202511:11
Toranto, Canada1 October 202511:55
Vancouver, Canada1 October 202511:33
Tokyo, Japan2 October 202511:31
Sydney, Australia2 October 202511:43
Melbourne, Australia2 October 202511:19
Brisbane, Australia2 October 202511:53
Canberra, Australia2 October 202511:51
Wellington, New Zealand2 October 202511:23
Lisbon, Portugal2 October 20259:23
London, UK2 October 20259:17
Paris,  France2 October 20259:57
Oslo, Norway2 October 202510:03
Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia2 October 202511:11
Abu Dhabi, UAE2 October 202510:55
Doha, Qatar2 October 202510:13
Bangkok, Thailand2 October 202510:45
Seoul, South Korea2 October 202510:57
Tel-Aviv, Israel2 October 202511:35
Singapore2 October 202511:09
Hongkong2 October 202511:45
Saudi Arab2 October 202510:55
Yangon, Myanmar2 October 202510:27
Geneva, Switzerland2 October 202510:25
Malta2 October 202510:55
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