Quick answer: In Nepal, Dashain’s Bijaya Dashami falls in mid-to-late October 2026; follow the Nepali patro for the exact day (India observes Vijayadashami on 20 October). In Nepal, the festival is Dashain — the country’s greatest and longest celebration — culminating in Bijaya Dashami, when elders bless the young with the red tika and jamara. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window (Nepal Time (UTC+5:45)) — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Kathmandu with a local panchang.

In Nepal, the festival is Dashain — the country’s greatest and longest celebration — culminating in Bijaya Dashami, when elders bless the young with the red tika and jamara.

How Nepal celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

Dashain unfolds from Ghatasthapana, when jamara (barley shoots) is planted, through Fulpati, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami (with Ayudha and animal offerings at temples such as Dakshinkali and Gorkha), to Bijaya Dashami, when families gather for tika and jamara from their elders. Kites, swings (ping) and family reunions define the season.

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Dussehra 2026 city by city in Nepal

Kathmandu Valley

Temples including Dakshinkali, the Taleju and Kumari traditions of the old royal squares, and homes across the valley mark Dashain’s ten days.

Gorkha & the hills

The Gorkha Durbar and hill shrines hold important Dashain worship.

Across Nepal

Families nationwide return home for tika and jamara on Bijaya Dashami.

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Community associations and temples usually announce their exact 2026 garba, Durga Puja and Dussehra dates a few weeks ahead — check your local temple or association for venues and times.

Dussehra 2026 dates in Nepal

Date

Observance

Sunday, 11 October

Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana)

Sunday, 18 October

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Durga Ashtami

Monday, 19 October

Maha Navami / Ayudha Puja

Tuesday, 20 October

Dussehra / Vijayadashami (see note)

The Vijay Muhurat falls in the early afternoon and follows local sunrise and sunset — use a panchang set to your city or check today's panchangam. Don’t apply India’s IST muhurat directly.

Frequently asked questions

When is Bijaya Dashami 2026 in Nepal?

Dashain’s Bijaya Dashami falls in mid-to-late October 2026 — follow the Nepali patro (calendar) or your local temple for the exact date, as Nepal’s reckoning can differ from the Indian date of 20 October.

What is tika and jamara?

On Bijaya Dashami, elders bless younger family members with a red rice-and-vermilion tika and jamara (barley shoots), the central ritual of Dashain.

Dussehra 2026 around the world

More country and regional guides, each with local dates, muhurat and events: