Tihar 2083 runs from Kaag Tihar on Kartik 21 (Saturday, 7 November 2026) to Bhai Tika on Kartik 25 (Wednesday, 11 November 2026). This year Kukur Tihar and Laxmi Puja fall on the same day, Kartik 22. The auspicious time (shubha sait) for Bhai Tika in Kathmandu is 11:07 AM on Kartik 25. Sisters can still put tika on their brothers any time on Bhai Tika day.
The date of Tihar falls either in October or November (Kartik or Mangsir) each year, depending on the cycle of the moon. It is best to know Tihar Tika Time in order to have a Tika on the best-specified Muhurat. The Tihar festival actually runs for five days, beginning with Kaag Tihar, although the main celebrations (Laxmi Puja) happen on the third day of Tihar.
Tihar Tika Time in Nepal is 11:07 AM on Wednesday, November 11 (Kartik 25).
After the great festival of Dashain, Tihar is celebrated. It is time for the second biggest festival in Nepal. So, you can start wishing your friends with Deepawali and Tihar in Nepali.
Actual Tihar Tika Time 2083
| Date (AD) | Date (BS) | Festival Name |
|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2026 | 21 Kartik, 2083 | Kaag Tihar |
| November 8, 2026 | 22 Kartik, 2083 | Kukur Tihar, Laxmi Puja, Deepawali |
| November 9, 2026 | 23 Kartik, 2083 | Aaunshi |
| November 10, 2026 | 24 Kartik, 2083 | Gai Puja, Gobardhan Puja |
| November 11, 2026 | 25 Kartik, 2083 | Bhai Tika, Kija Puja (Sait: 11:07 AM) |
According to the Nepali Calendar and Hamro Patro, Bhai Tika is on Kartik 25th 2083. The English date of Bhai Tika is November 11, 2026, and the auspicious time in Kathmandu is 11:07 AM.
Bhai Tika Time (शुभ साइत) for different countries 2083
विदेशमा बस्नुहुनेहरुको लागि भाइ टीका समय: This year’s Bhai Tika auspicious local date and time for the following countries.
| Country / City | Bhai Tika Date | Auspicious Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu, Nepal | 25 Kartik 2083 (Wed, 11 Nov 2026) | 11:07 AM |
| Thimphu, Bhutan | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:05 AM |
| Delhi, India | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:21 AM |
| New York, USA | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:25 AM |
| Princeton, Kentucky, USA | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:23 AM |
| Owensboro, Kentucky, USA | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:13 AM |
| Texas, USA | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:35 AM |
| Washington D.C., USA | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:33 AM |
| California, USA | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:05 AM |
| Toronto, Canada | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:57 AM |
| Vancouver, Canada | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:55 AM |
| Sydney, Australia | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:45 AM |
| Melbourne, Australia | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:55 AM |
| Brisbane, Australia | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 10:55 AM |
| Adelaide, Australia | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:29 AM |
| Canberra, Australia | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:21 AM |
| Tasmania, Australia | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:03 AM |
| Perth, Australia | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:11 AM |
| Darwin, Australia | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 10:45 AM |
| Wellington, New Zealand | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:55 AM |
| Lisbon, Portugal | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:57 AM |
| London, England | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:31 AM |
| Paris, France | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:35 AM |
| Oslo, Norway | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:55 AM |
| Finland | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:45 AM |
| Geneva, Switzerland | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:45 AM |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:33 AM |
| Abu Dhabi, UAE | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:11 AM |
| Doha, Qatar | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:25 AM |
| Tel Aviv, Israel | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 | 11:01 AM |
| Saudi Arabia | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:51 AM |
| Bangkok, Thailand | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 10:57 AM |
| Tokyo, Japan | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:01 AM |
| Seoul, South Korea | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:55 AM |
| Singapore | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:23 AM |
| Hong Kong | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:15 AM |
| Yangon, Myanmar | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:57 AM |
Tihar Tika Time Australia
| City | Date | Auspicious Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:45 AM |
| Melbourne | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:55 AM |
| Brisbane | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 10:55 AM |
| Adelaide | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:29 AM |
| Perth | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:11 AM |
| Canberra | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:21 AM |
| Tasmania | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11:03 AM |
| Darwin | Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 10:45 AM |
FAQs
When is Bhai Tika 2083?
Bhai Tika 2083 is on Kartik 25, 2083, which is Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
What is the Bhai Tika time 2083 in Nepal?
The auspicious time (shubha sait) for Bhai Tika in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11:07 AM on Kartik 25, 2083 (Wednesday, 11 November 2026).
When is Laxmi Puja 2083?
Laxmi Puja is on the evening of Kartik 22, 2083 (Sunday, 8 November 2026), the same day as Kukur Tihar.
When does Tihar 2083 start?
Tihar starts with Kaag Tihar on Kartik 21, 2083 (Saturday, 7 November 2026).
What is the Bhai Tika time in Australia in 2026?
Bhai Tika in Australia is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The auspicious time is 11:45 AM in Sydney, 11:55 AM in Melbourne, 10:55 AM in Brisbane, 11:29 AM in Adelaide, 11:21 AM in Canberra, 11:03 AM in Tasmania, 11:11 AM in Perth and 10:45 AM in Darwin (all local time).
Why is Bhai Tika on 10 November in the USA, Canada, Europe and Israel?
Bhai Tika is set by the Dwitiya tithi at local sunrise. In North America, Europe (Portugal, England, France, Norway, Finland, Switzerland) and Israel, Dwitiya is running at sunrise on 10 November local time, so Bhai Tika falls a day earlier there than in Nepal.
Can Bhai Tika be done after the auspicious time?
Yes. The sait is the most auspicious time, but tika can be given throughout Bhai Tika day.
