असोज २५, २०८३ (आइतवार)
October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
The festival begins with Ghatasthapana - installation of the sacred kalash and planting of jamara seeds. This marks the official start of the 15-day celebration.
असोज २६, २०८३ (सोमवार)
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Second day of Dashain. Prayers continue and jamara begins to sprout in homes across Nepal.
असोज २७, २०८३ (मंगलवार)
October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
Third day dedicated to continued worship and preparation for the main festivities ahead.
असोज २८, २०८३ (बुधवार)
October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
Fourth day of prayers and family preparations. Markets begin to bustle with festival shopping.
असोज २९, २०८३ (मंगलवार)
September 15, 2026 (Tuesday)
Fifth day marks the mid-point of the first week. Jamara grows stronger and preparations intensify.
असोज ३०, २०८३ (बुधवार)
September 16, 2026 (Wednesday)
Sixth day of worship. Families begin final preparations for the major celebrations ahead.
कार्तिक १, २०८३ (आइतवार)
October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
Fulpati - the grand procession day. Sacred flowers, jamara, and offerings are brought into homes. The royal kalash procession takes place in Kathmandu.
कार्तिक १, २०८३ (आइतवार)
October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
Maha Ashtami - worship of Goddess Durga in her fierce form. Traditional animal sacrifices and offerings are made to please the goddess.
कार्तिक ३, २०८३ (मंगलवार)
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
Maha Navami - Ayudha Puja day. Worship of tools, vehicles, and weapons. The sacred Taleju temple in Kathmandu opens to the public.
कार्तिक ४, २०८३ (बुधवार)
October 21, 2026 (Wednesday)
Vijaya Dashami - The most important day! Elders put tika and jamara on younger relatives. Grand family reunions and exchange of blessings and gifts.
कार्तिक ४, २०८३ (बुधवार)
October 21, 2026 (Wednesday)
Continuation of tika and blessings. Families visit extended relatives and receive blessings from elders.
कार्तिक ५, २०८३ (बिहिवार)
October 22, 2026 (Thursday)
Twelfth day of blessings and family gatherings. Traditional games and cultural activities continue.
कार्तिक ६, २०८३ (शुक्रवार)
October 23, 2026 (Friday)
Thirteenth day of festivities. Kite flying reaches its peak and communities come together for celebrations.
कार्तिक ७, २०८३ (शनिवार)
October 24, 2026 (Saturday)
Fourteenth day continues with family visits and cultural celebrations. Preparation for the final day begins.
कार्तिक ९, २०८३ (सोमवार)
October 26, 2026 (Monday)
Kojagrat Purnima - Final day dedicated to Goddess Laxmi. Night-long vigil and prayers for prosperity and wealth. Dashain concludes.