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 2081 (2024) 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 2081 in different Countries
Country & Place | Date | Time (In AM) |
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Kathmandu, Nepal | 26 Ashwin 2081 | 11:36 |
Delhi, India | 12 October 2024 | 11:42 |
New York, USA | 12 October 2024 | 10:01 |
Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | 12 October 2024 | 10:31 |
Owensboro, Kentucky, USA | 12 October 2024 | 09:45 |
Texas, USA | 12 October 2024 | 10: 05 |
Washington, USA | 12 October 2024 | 09:55 |
California, USA | 12 October 2024 | 09:39 |
Toranto, Canada | 12 October 2024 | 10:15 |
Vancouver, Canada | 12 October 2024 | 10:27 |
Tokyo, Japan | 13 October 2024 | 11:35 |
Sydney, Australia | 13 October 2024 | 11:21 |
Melbourne, Australia | 13 October 2024 | 11:27 |
Brisbane, Australia | 13 October 2024 | 11:29 |
Canberra, Australia | 13 October 2024 | 11:15 |
Wellington, New Zealand | 13 October 2024 | 11:25 |
Lisbon, Portugal | 12 October 2024 | 10:24 |
London, UK | 12 October 2024 | 10:21 |
Paris, France | 12 October 2024 | 10:23 |
Oslo, Norway | 12 October 2024 | 10:19 |
Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia | 12 October 2024 | 11:57 |
Abu Dhabi, UAE | 12 October 2024 | 11:45 |
Doha, Qatar | 12 October 2024 | 11:05 |
Bangkok, Thailand | 12 October 2024 | 11:21 |
Seoul, South Korea | 13 October 2024 | 09: 15 |
Tel-Aviv, Israel | 12 October 2024 | 09:16 |
Singapore | 12 October 2024 | 11:45 |
Hongkong | 12 October 2024 | 11:43 |
Saudi Arab | 12 October 2024 | 11:23 |
Yangon, Myanmar | 12 October 2024 | 11:21 |
Geneva, Switzerland | 12 October 2024 | 11:55 |
Malta | 12 October 2024 | 10:45 |