Dashain 2026

Full Date

October 11, 2026 Morning – October 25, 2026 Evening

Muhurat Timings in India

• Vijaya Dashami

  The most auspicious day when elders apply Tika and Jamara to younger family members seeking blessings.

  October 21, 2026 Morning – October 21, 2026 Evening

Introduction

Dashain is the most significant festival for Nepalese Hindus, celebrated with family gatherings, worship, rituals, and cultural programs marking the victory of good over evil.

Other Names

Vijaya Dashami, Nepali Dashain, Durga Puja

Pooja Vidhi

• Begin with Ghatasthapana to start Dashain festivities.
• Perform daily rituals with prayers and offerings.
• Attend cultural programs and community gatherings.
• Celebrate concluding days with blessings and family feasts.

Rituals

• Ghatasthapana to sow barley seeds and install the Kalash for Durga.
• Fulpati procession carrying sacred plants and flowers.
• Maha Ashtami and Navami rituals for durga/mother goddess.
• Vijaya Dashami Tika ceremony and elder blessings to younger ones.

Regional Highlights

• Nepal's longest and most popular festival celebrated nationwide.
• Combines religious devotion, cultural heritage and social bonding.
• Public holidays and vibrant festivities mark the occasion.

History

The festival commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, emphasizing triumph of virtue and divine power.

Additional Information

• Dashain symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the protective power of Goddess Durga.
• Families come together for prayers, feasting, and receiving blessings.
• The festival lasts for fifteen days with various rituals and cultural events.