Vijaya Dashami, also known as Dashain, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated Hindu festivals. In 2025, Dashain falls on 16th Ashwin 2082 B.S. (2nd October 2025 A.D.), and devotees across Nepal and abroad will celebrate by receiving Tika and Jamara as blessings of prosperity, victory, and family unity.
Every year, the World Astro Federation (अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय पञ्चाङ्ग निर्णय समिति) publishes the scientifically and astrologically approved auspicious time (शुभ साइत) for Tika so that devotees across the world can observe the festival at the same sacred moment.
This article provides the auspicious Tika timings for Dashain 2025 (Vijaya Dashami 2082 B.S.) for Nepal and various countries where Nepali and Hindu communities are living.
📅 Auspicious Dashain Tika 2025 (Vijaya Dashami 2082 B.S.)
- Date (B.S.): 16 Ashwin 2082
- Date (A.D.): 2 October 2025
- Time: 11:53 AM (Nepal Standard Time)
This is considered the most auspicious moment for receiving and offering Tika and Jamara in Nepal. However, families can continue the ritual throughout the day according to their convenience.
🌍 Dashain Tika 2025 Timings in Different Countries
The auspicious time for Tika differs by country due to time zone variations. Here are the officially announced timings:
India
- Delhi: 2 October 2025 – 11:49 AM
United States
- New York: 1 October 2025 – 11:25 AM
- Frankfort, Kentucky: 1 October 2025 – 11:57 AM
- Powensboro, Kentucky: 1 October 2025 – 11:05 AM
- Texas: 1 October 2025 – 11:33 AM
- Washington D.C.: 1 October 2025 – 11:35 AM
- California: 1 October 2025 – 11:11 AM
- Colorado: 1 October 2025 – 11:29 AM
Canada
- Toronto: 1 October 2025 – 11:55 AM
- Vancouver: 1 October 2025 – 11:33 AM
Europe
- Lisbon, Portugal: 2 October 2025 – 09:23 AM
- London, UK: 2 October 2025 – 09:17 AM
- Paris, France: 2 October 2025 – 09:57 AM
- Oslo, Norway: 2 October 2025 – 10:03 AM
- Geneva, Switzerland: 2 October 2025 – 10:25 AM
- Malta: 2 October 2025 – 10:55 AM
Middle East & Asia
- Abu Dhabi, UAE: 2 October 2025 – 10:55 AM
- Doha, Qatar: 2 October 2025 – 10:13 AM
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 2 October 2025 – 11:11 AM
- Bangkok, Thailand: 2 October 2025 – 10:45 AM
- Singapore: 2 October 2025 – 11:09 AM
- Hong Kong: 2 October 2025 – 11:45 AM
- Seoul, South Korea: 2 October 2025 – 10:57 AM
- Tokyo, Japan: 2 October 2025 – 11:31 AM
- Yangon, Myanmar: 2 October 2025 – 10:27 AM
Australia & New Zealand
- Wellington, New Zealand: 2 October 2025 – 11:23 AM
- Sydney: 2 October 2025 – 11:43 AM
- Melbourne: 2 October 2025 – 11:19 AM
- Brisbane: 2 October 2025 – 11:53 AM
- Adelaide: 2 October 2025 – 11:35 AM
- Canberra: 2 October 2025 – 11:51 AM
- Tasmania: 2 October 2025 – 11:45 AM
Perth: 2 October 2025 – 11:25 AM
Darwin: 2 October 2025 – 11:47 AM
🙏 Significance of Vijaya Dashami Tika
- Victory of Good over Evil: Vijaya Dashami marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the victory of righteousness.
- Family Blessings: Elders offer Tika (red vermillion mixed with yogurt and rice) and Jamara (sacred barley grass) to younger ones, along with blessings for prosperity, good health, and success.
- Unity and Harmony: Families gather together, relatives travel long distances, and communities strengthen their cultural and social ties.
🌺 How to Celebrate Dashain Tika 2025
- Preparation of Jamara: Barley seeds are planted on Ghatasthapana day and harvested on Vijaya Dashami as Jamara.
- Receiving Tika: Elders apply Tika and Jamara to younger family members while chanting blessings.
- Dakshina (Gifts): Along with Tika, blessings are accompanied by money or gifts as a token of love.
- Family Feast: Delicious Nepali cuisines such as goat meat, sel roti, and various sweets are prepared.
Read more: Happy Dashain Wishes 2082/2025 – Heartfelt Greetings, Cards & Cultural Significance
Final Thoughts
Dashain is not just a festival but a symbol of cultural unity, familial love, and spiritual faith. Whether you are in Nepal or abroad, the auspicious Dashain Tika 2025 time has been announced to ensure everyone celebrates this sacred tradition at the right moment.
👉 Mark your calendars: 2nd October 2025 (16 Ashwin 2082 B.S.) at 10:19 AM (Nepal Time) is the main auspicious time for Vijaya Dashami Tika.
May this Dashain bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to you and your family. Happy Vijaya Dashami 2082 (2025 A.D.)!
