Dashain Tika 2083: Auspicious Time Set for 10:26 AM on Kartik 4

The auspicious time for receiving Dashain Tika in Nepal for 2083 BS has been set for 10:26 AM on Wednesday, Kartik 4 (October 21, 2026), according to the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti. The announcement provides guidance for devotees preparing to celebrate Vijaya Dashami, the main day of Bada Dashain.

Dashain Tika is one of Nepal’s most cherished cultural and religious traditions. On this day, families gather to receive Tika and Jamara from elders, exchange blessings and celebrate the victory of good over evil.

Dashain Tika 2083: Date and Auspicious Time in Nepal

• Festival: Vijaya Dashami (Dashain Tika)

• Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

• Nepali Date: Kartik 4, 2083

• Auspicious Tika Time: 10:26 AM Nepal Time

• Goddess Durga Idol Immersion: 8:49 AM

The committee has also stated that devotees may receive Tika and blessings from their elders throughout the day of Vijaya Dashami, even though a specific auspicious time has been announced. Those following the prescribed auspicious time have been advised to face west while receiving Tika.

Why Is Dashain Tika Important?

Dashain Tika symbolizes blessings, prosperity, good health, happiness and protection. During the celebration, elders apply Tika and offer Jamara to younger family members while blessing them with a successful and prosperous life.

The festival also represents the triumph of good over evil and is celebrated by families across Nepal and Nepali communities around the world.

Dashain Tika Time for Nepalis Living Abroad

Nepalis living abroad may follow different local auspicious times depending on their country and city. The International Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti has published location-specific Tika timings for Nepalis in several countries, taking local sunrise and the Dashami Tithi into consideration.

Nepalis living outside Nepal should check the announced local time for their respective locations before planning their family celebrations.

With the auspicious Tika time set for 10:26 AM on Kartik 4, 2083, families across Nepal are preparing to celebrate Vijaya Dashami with devotion, happiness and togetherness. As one of the most significant days of Dashain, the occasion brings generations together through blessings, traditions and shared celebrations.