NTC Landline Deactivation Procedure (2026): Documents, Steps & Deposit Refund

NTC Landline Deactivation Procedure (2026): Documents, Steps & Deposit Refund

By Wilson Shrestha · Last checked against Nepal Telecom's Account Deactivation Policy, General Terms and Conditions and PSTN tariff on 6 October 2026

NTC landline deactivation procedure: documents, application and steps to close a Nepal Telecom PSTN line

Quick answer

To deactivate an NTC landline, clear every unpaid bill, then give Nepal Telecom a written deactivation request with a copy of your government-issued ID. You can do this in three ways:

  • In person: fill in the deactivation form at the NT office and attach a photocopy of your citizenship, NID, passport or driving licence.
  • Remotely: contact NT by email or the call centre and send your request with a selfie holding your official ID.
  • Timing: NT's terms ask for at least 7 working days' written notice, and your deposit is refunded after outstanding dues are deducted.
7 days
Working days' written notice
Rs. 0
Termination fee in NT's PSTN tariff
2%
Monthly penalty on overdue bills
Refund
Deposit minus dues, on closure

Plenty of Nepali households still pay a monthly rental on a landline nobody has picked up in years. Closing it sounds simple, but most people get stuck on the same questions: which office to visit, what to write in the application, whether there's a fee, and what happens to the deposit paid when the line was installed.

Nepal Telecom's own deactivation page answers only part of that in two short bullet points. This guide puts the full NTC landline deactivation procedure in one place, using NT's official policy, its General Terms and Conditions and its current PSTN tariff, and adds what the official page leaves out: a ready-to-use application in English and Nepali, how the final bill and refund work, cheaper alternatives to closing the line, and the mistake that can block your other NTC services.

Before You Deactivate: Do You Really Want to Close the Line?

Deactivation is permanent in practice. Nepal Telecom's terms say the number belongs to NT and can be given to another subscriber once a line has been disconnected, and any later reactivation is at NT's discretion and subject to charges. If your real problem is something else, one of these may suit you better:

Your situationBetter optionWhat to know
You no longer use the phone at allDeactivate (this guide)Clear dues, apply in writing, collect the deposit balance
You're moving house but want to keep the numberPlace transferNT lists a place transfer charge of Rs. 320 (with tax) and has a PSTN Place Transfer Form
The line should stay, but in someone else's nameOwnership changeUse NT's PSTN Ownership Change form; the new owner registers as a subscriber
You only want to stop surprise call chargesTurn off ISD or extra featuresLock international dialling with the ISD deactivation code for your exchange

Both forms are on NT's Fixed Line downloads page. If you only want to block international calls, NT's Useful PSTN Services table lists the ISD deactivation code for each exchange type (for example #33*LC#, where LC is your locking code). For mobile features like CRBT, credit service and call forwarding, see my guide to activate and deactivate NTC services.

Update your records before the line goes dead

Because a closed number can be reassigned, change it everywhere it appears first: bank and school records, your Google Business Profile, letterheads, invoices, government forms and any two-step login that still calls the landline. Businesses especially don't want old customers ringing a stranger.

Documents Required for NTC Landline Deactivation

NT's Account Deactivation Policy names only two requirements: a deactivation request and proof of identity. In practice, take these so the counter can find your account and settle it in one visit:

1

Deactivation request

The NT deactivation form at the office, or a signed written application (samples below).

2

Photocopy of government ID

Citizenship, National ID card, passport or driving licence of the registered subscriber. Carry the original to show.

3

Landline number and PSTN account number

Your account number is printed on your previous landline bill. NT's online bill system uses it too.

4

Latest bill or payment receipt

Shows dues are cleared and speeds up the final bill calculation.

5

Selfie holding your ID (remote requests only)

Required by NT when you apply by email or through the call centre instead of visiting.

If someone else is applying for the registered owner, or the line is in a company's or a deceased person's name, the office will ask for more. Those cases are covered in the special cases section.

Step-by-Step NTC Landline Deactivation Procedure

Here is the whole process from start to finish. Steps 1 and 2 can be done from home; step 4 is the only one that may need a trip.

The procedure at a glance

1
Check & clear dues
1606, SMS 1415 or online bill
2
Settle linked services
ADSL, features, records
3
Write the request
Form or signed application
4
Submit with ID
Office, email or call centre
5
Final bill & refund
Dues deducted from deposit
6
Keep the proof
Receipt and confirmation

Step 1: Check and clear your outstanding landline bill

NT's terms say you can terminate the service only after full settlement of what you owe, so start here. Use any of these official ways to see the amount due:

  • IVR: dial 1606 and follow the prompts for PSTN bill enquiry.
  • SMS: type CB*[full number with area code], for example CB*014XXXXXX, and send it to 1415.
  • Online: open NT's online bill system, choose PSTN, and enter your number and account number for the detailed bill.

Pay it through your usual channel before you apply. Keep the receipt, because the final bill on closure only covers the days after it. For the other short codes NT uses, see my NTC USSD codes list.

Step 2: Sort out anything tied to the line

  • ADSL internet: NT's ADSL runs over the landline's copper pair. Ask the office whether closing the phone also ends your ADSL, and settle both accounts together.
  • Call forwarding and other features: cancel them so no last-minute charges land on the final bill.
  • Records: replace the landline number anywhere people or systems still use it (see the warning above).

Step 3: Prepare the deactivation request

At an NT office you'll be given a deactivation form. If you apply by email, or want to arrive ready, write a short application addressed to the office chief of the telecom office that serves your line. Mention the number, the account number, your request to close it permanently, and a request to refund the deposit balance. Use the sample application below.

Step 4: Submit your request with ID

Hand in the form or application with a photocopy of your government ID at the NT office, or send your request remotely with a selfie holding your ID. NT's General Terms and Conditions (clause 11.2) ask subscribers to give not less than seven working days' notice in writing, so don't expect the line to go dead the same afternoon.

Step 5: Pay the final bill and collect your deposit balance

On termination, NT deducts all arrears and dues from your deposit and refunds whatever is left (GTC clause 4.3). Ask the counter how much the final bill is, how much will come back to you, and whether the refund is paid in cash, by cheque or into a bank account.

Step 6: Keep proof that the line is closed

Ask for a stamped copy or receipt of your application, and the refund or settlement slip. After the notice period, check that the line is silent and that no new bill appears. If a bill does arrive, that receipt is what gets it cancelled.

Tip

Write the date you submitted the request and the name of the staff member who received it on your own copy. If the line is still billing a month later, "I applied on this date with this person" resolves a complaint far faster than "I applied sometime last month."

In Person, by Email or by Phone: Which Method Should You Use?

Nepal Telecom's deactivation policy allows you to start the process by email or through the call centre, or by visiting the head office for the deactivation form. Here's how the options compare:

MethodWhat you submitBest for
Visit an NT officeDeactivation form + photocopy of government IDAnyone near their telecom office; easiest way to settle the bill and refund in one go
EmailDeactivation request + selfie holding your official IDPeople living outside the area or abroad
Call centreRequest by phone, then the selfie with ID as instructedStarting the process quickly; dial 198 for PSTN service queries

The policy doesn't name a specific email address. NT's contact page lists info.nt@ntc.net.np (information officer) and gunaso.nt@ntc.net.np (grievances) for its central office, along with phone numbers for every provincial directorate and district telecom office. For a line outside Kathmandu, calling the telecom office that serves your area first can save you a wasted trip.

Which office handles my line?

Landlines are billed and maintained by the local telecom office for your exchange area, the same office that installed the line and handles place transfers. NT's policy specifically mentions getting the deactivation form at its head office, but if you're unsure where to go, call 198 or your nearest telecom office and confirm before you travel.

Sample Application for NTC Landline Deactivation

Copy one of these, fill in the blanks, sign it, and attach a photocopy of your ID. Keep the wording simple; staff only need the facts.

English sample

Date: ____________

The Office Chief
Nepal Doorsanchar Company Limited (Nepal Telecom)
Telecom Office, ____________

Subject: Request for permanent deactivation of landline (PSTN) connection

Sir/Madam,

I request you to permanently deactivate the landline connection registered in my name, telephone number ____________ (PSTN account number ____________), with effect from ____________, as I no longer need the service. I agree to pay all outstanding dues up to the date of deactivation. Kindly deduct these dues from my deposit and refund the remaining balance.

A photocopy of my ____________ (citizenship / national ID / passport / driving licence) is attached.

Yours sincerely,
Name: ____________
Address: ____________
Mobile: ____________
Signature: ____________

नेपालीमा निवेदनको नमुना (Nepali sample)

मिति: ____________

श्रीमान् कार्यालय प्रमुखज्यू,
नेपाल दूरसञ्चार कम्पनी लिमिटेड (नेपाल टेलिकम),
दूरसञ्चार कार्यालय, ____________

विषय: ल्याण्डलाइन टेलिफोन सेवा स्थायी रूपमा बन्द गरिदिने सम्बन्धमा।

महोदय,

मेरो नाममा दर्ता रहेको टेलिफोन नं. ____________ (पीएसटीएन खाता नं. ____________) को ल्याण्डलाइन सेवा मलाई आवश्यक नभएकाले मिति ____________ देखि स्थायी रूपमा बन्द गरिदिनुहुन अनुरोध गर्दछु। उक्त नम्बरको सेवा बन्द हुने मितिसम्मको सम्पूर्ण बक्यौता बुझाउन म तयार छु। मेरो धरौटी रकमबाट बक्यौता कट्टा गरी बाँकी रकम फिर्ता गरिदिनुहुन समेत अनुरोध गर्दछु।

मेरो ____________ (नागरिकता / राष्ट्रिय परिचयपत्र / राहदानी / सवारी चालक अनुमतिपत्र) को प्रतिलिपि यसैसाथ संलग्न गरेको छु।

निवेदक,
नाम: ____________
ठेगाना: ____________
सम्पर्क मोबाइल: ____________
हस्ताक्षर: ____________

NTC Landline Deactivation Charges, Final Bill and Deposit Refund

NT's current PSTN telephone charges list no fee for terminating a line. What you actually pay when you close it is the usage and rental up to the termination date, plus any late penalty on old bills. Here are the figures from the tariff and terms that matter:

ItemOfficial figureWhy it matters when closing
Termination feeNot listed in NT's PSTN tariffClosing the line itself shouldn't cost anything extra
Minimum monthly rentalRs. 200 (with 175 free calls), before taxYou keep paying this until the line is actually closed
Credit limit at subscriptionRs. 750 for new connectionsPart of the amount new subscribers pay up front
Late payment penalty2% per month on overdue duesOld unpaid bills grow while you delay
Deposit on terminationDues deducted, balance refundedYou may get money back if the final bill is smaller than your deposit
Billing disputesRaise within 30 days of the billCheck the final bill promptly

Older lines were installed under different tariffs, so the deposit held against your account may not be Rs. 750. Ask the counter to tell you the exact deposit on your account before they calculate the refund.

How the final settlement works: an example

The numbers below are illustrative only, to show the arithmetic NT's terms describe. Your real figures will be on your final bill.

Deposit held on the account
Rs. 750
Final bill: rental and calls up to closure
Rs. 450
Refund paid to you
Rs. 300

If the final bill is bigger than the deposit, you pay the difference instead, and NT can recover unpaid amounts from deposits on your other NT accounts.

Special Cases: Deceased Owner, Company Line, Applying for Someone Else, ADSL

NT's public policy is written for an owner closing their own line. These situations come up often, and the office will usually ask for extra papers. Call the telecom office first to confirm exactly what they want.

SituationWhat to expectBring
Registered owner has diedThe line usually needs to pass to an heir (ownership change) or be closed by the family with proofDeath certificate, relationship certificate, the applicant's ID, latest bill
Line is in a company or office nameThe request must come from the organisationApplication on letterhead with stamp and authorised signature, registration certificate copy
Someone applies on the owner's behalfStaff need proof the owner agreesSigned authority letter from the owner, ID copies of both people
Owner lives abroadUse NT's remote routeEmail request plus a selfie holding the owner's official ID
ADSL runs on the same lineClosing the phone line may end the ADSL service tooSettle the ADSL account and ask about any NT-supplied equipment

Why You Shouldn't Just Stop Paying the Bill

The most common "deactivation method" in Nepal is simply ignoring the bill until NT cuts the line. It works, but it costs more than doing it properly. Under NT's terms:

Dues keep growing

Overdue amounts attract a 2% penalty every month, on top of rental.

Your other accounts are exposed

NT can recover what you owe from deposits on any other account you hold, and set off dues across agreements.

Recovery costs fall on you

If NT has to chase the debt, the subscriber is liable for legal and recovery expenses too.

A suspended line for non-payment also isn't the same as a closed account. Deactivating properly stops the rental, gives you a clean record and gets your deposit balance back.

Common Problems and Fixes

ProblemLikely causeWhat to do
You don't know your PSTN account numberOld bills lostAsk at the counter with your ID, or call 1606 / 198 for help
Line still works after 7 working daysRequest not processed yetCall the telecom office with your submission date and receipt
A bill arrives after closureBilling caught up late, or the request was missedDispute it within 30 days and show your stamped application
Owner isn't available to signAbroad, ill or deceasedUse the remote selfie-with-ID route, an authority letter, or ownership change first
No refund receivedRefund method or timing unclearContact the telecom office; escalate to gunaso.nt@ntc.net.np if unresolved
Counter asks for documents not listed hereLocal practice differs by officeAsk for the full list in one go so you only need one more visit

Closing the landline and moving the family to mobile only? Remember that NTC prepaid users can share credit with each other; here's how to transfer balance from NTC to NTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NTC landline deactivation procedure?

Clear all outstanding bills, then submit a written deactivation request with a copy of your government-issued ID. You can fill in the deactivation form at an NT office, or start the process by email or through the call centre with a selfie holding your official ID. NT then closes the line, deducts final dues from your deposit and refunds the balance.

What documents are required to cancel an NTC landline?

A deactivation form or signed application and a photocopy of the registered owner's citizenship, national ID, passport or driving licence. Bring your landline number, PSTN account number and latest bill. Remote requests need a selfie holding your official ID.

Can I deactivate my NTC landline online?

There's no self-service button to close a landline. NT's policy lets you start the request by email or through the call centre, verified with a selfie holding your official ID.

How long does NTC landline deactivation take?

NT's terms ask subscribers to give at least seven working days' written notice before termination, so allow at least that long.

Is there a fee to terminate an NTC landline?

NT's current PSTN tariff doesn't list a termination fee. You pay the rental and call charges up to the closing date, plus any late penalty on overdue bills.

Will I get my landline deposit back?

Yes, if anything is left. On termination NT deducts all arrears and dues from your deposit and refunds the balance.

Can I keep my landline number after deactivation?

No. The number belongs to Nepal Telecom and can be allocated to another subscriber after the line is disconnected. To keep it, use place transfer or ownership change instead.

How do I check my NTC landline bill before closing it?

Dial 1606, or send CB*[number with area code] by SMS to 1415, or check the detailed bill at gsmbl.ntc.net.np using your number and PSTN account number.

What happens if I just stop paying my landline bill?

NT can suspend the line, add a 2% monthly penalty on overdue dues, recover the debt from deposits on your other NT accounts, and charge you recovery costs. Deactivating properly avoids all of this.

Which number do I call for NTC landline service?

Dial 198 for PSTN service queries and complaints, 1606 for landline bill enquiry, and 197 for landline number enquiry.

Sources: Requirements come from Nepal Telecom's Account Deactivation Policy; notice period, deposit refund, penalty and dispute rules from its General Terms and Conditions; charges from the PSTN Telephone Charges tariff; contacts from the NT contact page. Documents for special cases reflect common office practice, so confirm with your telecom office. NT can change its procedure without notice, and ntc.net.np is the final authority.

About the author

Wilson Shrestha is a Kathmandu-based web developer who writes practical guides to Nepal Telecom services. Found a step or requirement that has changed at your telecom office? Let me know and it gets corrected.

Vianet Package Price List 2026: New WiFi 6 Prices, ViaTV and Real Costs

Vianet Package Price List 2026: New WiFi 6 Prices, ViaTV and Real Costs

By Wilson Shrestha · Prices verified on 6 October 2026 (Ashoj 2083) from vianet.com.np

Vianet package price list 2026 for WiFi 6 internet plans

This Vianet package price list shows the prices Vianet charges since its October 2026 price change, plus ViaTV, mesh router and other extra charges. The short answer: Vianet’s cheapest plan is now 200 Mbps for Rs 16,830 a year (about Rs 1,403 a month), and every price on Vianet’s site includes 13% VAT.

Vianet replaced its old 250 Mbps plan with a 200 Mbps plan and raised its 400 Mbps price in early October 2026. Many websites still show the old prices. Below you will find the new price of each plan, what changed, and how Vianet now compares with WorldLink, Subisu, Classic Tech and DishHome once VAT is counted the same way.

Quick answer

WiFi 6

200 Mbps

Rs 16,830 / year · Rs 4,800 / 3 months

WiFi 6

400 Mbps

Rs 18,360 / year · Rs 5,250 / 3 months

WiFi 6

600 Mbps

Rs 22,950 / year · Rs 6,500 / 3 months

All prices include 13% VAT. ViaTV is extra: Rs 250 per TV per month.

Key takeaways

  • Vianet sells three home plans: 200, 400 and 600 Mbps, all with a WiFi 6 router, on 3-month or 12-month terms only.
  • Prices rose in early October 2026. 400 Mbps went from Rs 15,600 to Rs 18,360 a year, and the Rs 13,800 250 Mbps plan was replaced by 200 Mbps at Rs 16,830.
  • The 200 Mbps plan is poor value: 400 Mbps costs only Rs 1,530 more a year (about Rs 128 a month) for double the speed.
  • Paying yearly saves Rs 2,370 to Rs 3,050 compared with four 3-month renewals.
  • After the change, Vianet is dearer than WorldLink 6G, Subisu, Classic Tech and DishHome at 200 and 400 Mbps. Its 600 Mbps plan is still competitive.

Vianet package price list 2026

These are the prices on Vianet’s plans page. They include 13% VAT, the Telecommunication Service Charge, the basic support service charge and the port and infrastructure charge.

Plan3 months12 monthsPer month (yearly)
WiFi 6 200 MbpsRs 4,800Rs 16,830Rs 1,403
WiFi 6 400 MbpsRs 5,250Rs 18,360Rs 1,530
WiFi 6 600 MbpsRs 6,500Rs 22,950Rs 1,913

Source: Vianet WiFi 6 plans page and plans and prices page, checked 6 October 2026. Highlighted row = best value for most homes.

Vianet price change in October 2026: old vs new

When we checked Vianet’s site on 30 September and 2 October 2026, the plans were 250, 400 and 600 Mbps. By 6 October the 250 Mbps plan had gone and the other prices had risen.

PlanOld yearly priceNew yearly priceOld 3-month priceNew 3-month price
Entry plan250 Mbps – Rs 13,800200 Mbps – Rs 16,830Rs 4,000Rs 4,800
400 MbpsRs 15,600Rs 18,360Rs 4,300Rs 5,250
600 MbpsRs 22,500Rs 22,950Rs 6,000Rs 6,500

400 Mbps now costs Rs 2,760 more a year

Yearly price before and after the October 2026 change, VAT included.

Entry plan (250 → 200 Mbps)

Before
Rs 13,800
Now
Rs 16,830

400 Mbps plan

Before
Rs 15,600
Now
Rs 18,360

600 Mbps plan

Before
Rs 22,500
Now
Rs 22,950

Before (2 Oct 2026)

Now (6 Oct 2026)

Source: vianet.com.np, checked on 30 September, 2 October and 6 October 2026.

Vianet’s page now shows one price for everyone and no longer lists separate renewal and new-connection prices. If you are renewing an older 250 Mbps plan, check in the Vianet app whether it still renews at the old rate before you switch.

Vianet WiFi 6 plans explained

All three plans come with a WiFi 6 router and Priority Serve support. The difference is speed, and therefore how many people and devices the connection can handle at once.

WiFi 6 200 Mbps price

Rs 16,830 a year or Rs 4,800 for 3 months. Vianet pitches it for Full HD YouTube, video calls, online gaming and 4K on one app. It suits a home of one to three people with a handful of devices. It is the cheapest Vianet package, at about Rs 1,403 a month on the yearly plan.

WiFi 6 400 Mbps price

Rs 18,360 a year or Rs 5,250 for 3 months. Built for several 4K screens at once, with gaming and large downloads running together, and comes with Vianet’s latest WiFi 6 router. At Rs 1,530 a month it costs only about Rs 128 more than 200 Mbps for double the speed.

WiFi 6 600 Mbps price

Rs 22,950 a year or Rs 6,500 for 3 months. Aimed at large families with heavy use, people who download big games often, and creators who upload large files. It barely changed in October, so it is now Vianet’s cheapest plan per Mbps.

What every Vianet plan includes

  • WiFi 6 router. Vianet lists its “latest” WiFi 6 router on the 400 and 600 Mbps plans.
  • Priority Serve: same-day support for faults.
  • Service Assurance: if Vianet takes longer than 24 hours to restore your service, you get free days added for the delay (details).
  • Unlimited data, subject to the Fair Usage Policy explained below.
  • Speed and latency are guaranteed only on a wired connection inside Vianet’s network, not over WiFi.

Vianet new connection price and installation charges

Vianet’s plans page now shows a single price per plan and no longer lists an activation charge or router deposit for new connections. Until early October 2026, new customers paid a Rs 565 activation charge and a Rs 1,000 refundable deposit for the WiFi 6 router on top of the plan price.

When you order, ask Vianet whether these charges still apply. Budget about Rs 1,565 extra to be safe; Rs 1,000 of that is refunded when you return the router.

Check coverage first

Vianet serves 90+ cities, but not every street. Search your municipality on vianet.com.np before you pay, and confirm a technician can reach your address.

Yearly vs 3-month plans: which saves more?

Paying for a full year is always cheaper than renewing every three months. The chart compares one year of service paid both ways.

Paying yearly saves Rs 2,370 to Rs 3,050 a year

Cost of 12 months of internet, VAT included: four 3-month renewals vs one yearly payment.

200 Mbps

4 × 3 months
Rs 19,200
Yearly
Rs 16,830

400 Mbps

4 × 3 months
Rs 21,000
Yearly
Rs 18,360

600 Mbps

4 × 3 months
Rs 26,000
Yearly
Rs 22,950

Four 3-month renewals

One yearly payment

Source: Vianet plan prices, checked 6 October 2026.

PlanPer month (3-month plan)Per month (yearly plan)Yearly saving
200 MbpsRs 1,600Rs 1,403Rs 2,370
400 MbpsRs 1,750Rs 1,530Rs 2,640
600 MbpsRs 2,167Rs 1,913Rs 3,050

Cost per Mbps: the 200 Mbps plan is the worst value

Divide each yearly price by 12 and then by the speed, and the bigger plans come out far cheaper per megabit:

What 1 Mbps costs you each month

Yearly plan price ÷ 12 ÷ speed. Lower is better.

200 Mbps
Rs 7.01
400 Mbps
Rs 3.83
600 Mbps
Rs 3.19

Calculated from Vianet’s yearly prices, VAT included.

Moving from 200 Mbps to 400 Mbps adds Rs 1,530 a year and almost halves the cost per Mbps. Unless you need the lowest possible bill, skip the 200 Mbps plan.

ViaTV price and set-top box charges

ViaTV is Vianet’s IPTV service, with 200+ channels, HD content, pause-and-play on live TV, and catch-up. It is an add-on, charged per TV on top of your internet plan.

ViaTV1 month3 months12 months
ViaTV package (per TV)Rs 250Rs 750Rs 3,000
Primary set-top box activationRs 2,500Rs 2,000Rs 500
  • Extra TVs: Rs 250 per month per TV plus a one-time set-top box activation charge of Rs 2,760 per box.
  • Cable: 1 metre of Ethernet cable is free with ViaTV; extra cable costs Rs 40 per metre.
  • Take ViaTV on a yearly plan if you can. The primary set-top box activation drops from Rs 2,500 to Rs 500.

Source: Vianet add-on services table, checked 6 October 2026. Some news sites still show older set-top box charges and a Rs 1,000 box deposit; ask Vianet which applies when you order.

What you actually pay in year one: three examples

Most price lists stop at the package price. Here is the full first-year bill for three common situations, using Vianet’s own charges.

A family with two TVs pays over Rs 32,000 in year one

First-year cost, VAT included. Bar length is to scale; the total is shown on the right.

A. 200 Mbps, yearly, no TV

Rs 16,830

Internet Rs 16,830

B. 400 Mbps, yearly, 1 new ViaTV

Rs 21,860

Internet Rs 18,360 + ViaTV Rs 3,000 + Set-top box activation Rs 500

C. 600 Mbps, yearly, 2 new ViaTVs

Rs 32,210

Internet Rs 22,950 + ViaTV × 2 Rs 6,000 + Primary box activation Rs 500 + Second box activation Rs 2,760

Internet

ViaTV

Set-top box activation

New internet customers may also pay an activation charge and router deposit (Rs 565 + Rs 1,000 refundable under the old pricing). Ask Vianet when you order.

Extra charges: mesh router, cabling and XGS

ItemPrice (VAT incl.)Notes
WiFi 6 mesh deviceRs 3,500 eachCollect at an outlet, or pay Rs 250 for staff installation
Ethernet cableRs 40 per metreBeyond the free 1 metre
XGS-Extreme ONURs 5,000 + VAT, plus Rs 5,000 depositOnly for 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps plans

If WiFi is weak in far rooms or on another floor, a mesh device usually helps more than a faster plan. A faster plan cannot fix a signal that does not reach the room.

Vianet Fair Usage Policy (FUP) explained

Vianet home plans are “unlimited”, but heavy use in one month lowers your speed in three steps. Vianet adds your download and upload data together, from the 1st of each English month, and resets the counter on the 1st of the next month. Vianet does not publish the GB limit for each level. (Official FUP page)

Normal use

100%

On 400 Mbps: 400 Mbps

→ After Level 1

60%

On 400 Mbps: 240 Mbps

→ After Level 2

30%

On 400 Mbps: 120 Mbps

→ After Level 3

10% or 5 Mbps*

On 400 Mbps: 5 Mbps

*Vianet says Level 3 is 10% of your speed or 5 Mbps, whichever is lower. On every current Vianet plan that means 5 Mbps.

If you hit the limit, Vianet’s Ultraboost feature lets you buy extra data at 100 Mbps from the customer portal or app. Vianet’s SOHO business plans have no FUP.

Which Vianet plan should you choose?

This is our recommendation based on price and typical use, not Vianet’s.

200 Mbps

1–3 people, browsing, YouTube and video calls. Only worth it if the lowest bill matters more than anything; it is the worst value per Mbps.

400 Mbps

Our pick for most families. 4–6 people, several 4K streams, work from home and gaming. Double the speed of 200 Mbps for about Rs 128 a month more.

600 Mbps

Large households, creators and heavy gamers. The cheapest Vianet plan per Mbps, and still priced close to WorldLink at this speed.

Weak WiFi, not slow internet?

Add a Rs 3,500 WiFi 6 mesh device instead of upgrading. Coverage, not speed, is the usual problem in multi-floor Kathmandu houses.

Vianet vs WorldLink, Subisu, Classic Tech and DishHome

ISPs in Nepal do not list prices the same way: Vianet and Subisu show prices with VAT, while WorldLink and DishHome show them without. The table adds 13% VAT where needed so you can compare like for like.

ISPEntry planMid planTop home plan
Vianet200 Mbps – Rs 16,830400 Mbps – Rs 18,360600 Mbps – Rs 22,950
WorldLink 6G200 Mbps – Rs 14,690400 Mbps – Rs 16,385600 Mbps – Rs 22,600
Subisu250 Mbps – Rs 14,000450 Mbps – Rs 17,500650 Mbps – Rs 24,000
Classic Tech200 Mbps – about Rs 12,868350 Mbps – about Rs 14,550500 Mbps coming soon
DishHome Fibernet200 Mbps – Rs 12,500300 Mbps – Rs 14,500600 Mbps GamePro – Rs 29,000

12-month price, internet only, VAT included. Vianet checked 6 October 2026; other ISPs from our own price lists checked 29–30 September 2026. Classic Tech does not state whether its prices include VAT, so its figures are estimates with 13% added.

What this shows:

  • At 200 Mbps, Vianet now costs Rs 2,140 a year more than WorldLink 6G and Rs 4,330 more than DishHome.
  • At 400 Mbps, Vianet costs Rs 1,975 more than WorldLink 6G, and Subisu gives 450 Mbps for Rs 860 less.
  • At 600 Mbps, Vianet is only Rs 350 dearer than WorldLink, and well below Subisu Elite and DishHome GamePro.
  • Price is only half the story. Ask neighbours which ISP gives the most stable signal and the fastest repairs in your area.

Vianet Dashain offer 2026 (2083) and other current offers

As of 6 October 2026, Vianet has not published a Dashain 2083 offer on its website. Last year’s Dashain offer included Rs 300 cashback for eSewa payments, a discounted mesh router and a “Spin the Wheel” draw for free months of internet. If you are not in a hurry, wait to see this year’s deal before paying for a full year. We will update this section when it is announced.

  • Refer a friend: refer someone who installs a 3-month or longer package and you both get 1 month free, claimed at your next renewal (referral offer).

Vianet XGS-Extreme (1 Gbps and 2 Gbps) and business plans

XGS-Extreme is Vianet’s multi-gigabit service on XGS-PON fiber. It comes in XGS-Extreme Pro (1 Gbps up and down) and XGS-Extreme Pro Plus (2 Gbps up and down), with 3 ViaTVs, WiFi 6, Priority Support and a dynamic public IP. Vianet does not list prices; you request a quote, and it is available only in selected areas. (XGS-Extreme page)

Shops and offices should use Vianet’s SOHO and SME plans, which have no FUP, or ask for a corporate quote on the Vianet business page. Home plans are for residential use only.

How to get or renew a Vianet connection

New connection:

  1. Check coverage by searching your municipality on vianet.com.np.
  2. Pick your speed and choose 3 months or 12 months, then select and proceed. You can also call 01-5970644.
  3. Ask whether an activation charge or router deposit applies, and confirm fiber can reach your address.
  4. Pay, and a technician installs the fiber line and WiFi 6 router.

Renewal: renew in the Vianet app (Android and iPhone) or the customer portal at customers.vianet.com.np. Vianet renewals can also be paid through eSewa. Choose the yearly plan to save money.

Vianet customer care numbers

RegionPhone
New connection (all areas)01-5970644
Kathmandu Valley and Banepa01-5970444
Bagmati (outside Valley) and Gandaki01-5970457
Koshi and Madhesh01-5970459
Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim01-5970458
Toll-free (NTC)16600188444

FAQs about Vianet package prices

How much is Vianet internet per month in 2026?

The cheapest plan, 200 Mbps, works out to about Rs 1,403 a month on the yearly plan (Rs 16,830) or Rs 1,600 a month on the 3-month plan (Rs 4,800). 400 Mbps costs Rs 1,530 a month and 600 Mbps about Rs 1,913 a month on yearly billing.

What is the cheapest Vianet package?

WiFi 6 200 Mbps, at Rs 4,800 for 3 months or Rs 16,830 for 12 months, VAT included.

Did Vianet increase its prices?

Yes. In early October 2026 Vianet replaced its Rs 13,800 250 Mbps plan with a 200 Mbps plan at Rs 16,830 a year, and raised 400 Mbps from Rs 15,600 to Rs 18,360. The 600 Mbps plan rose from Rs 22,500 to Rs 22,950.

How much does a new Vianet connection cost?

Vianet now lists the plan price only, from Rs 16,830 a year. Until October 2026 new customers also paid a Rs 565 activation charge and a Rs 1,000 refundable router deposit, so ask whether these still apply.

Does Vianet have monthly or 6-month internet plans?

No. Vianet’s WiFi 6 internet plans are sold only for 3 months or 12 months. ViaTV can still be paid monthly.

Are Vianet prices inclusive of VAT?

Yes. Vianet’s listed prices include 13% VAT, the Telecommunication Service Charge and the port and infrastructure charge.

How much is ViaTV per month?

ViaTV costs Rs 250 per TV per month, Rs 750 for 3 months or Rs 3,000 a year. The primary set-top box activation is Rs 2,500 on a monthly plan and Rs 500 on a yearly plan.

What happens when I cross Vianet’s FUP limit?

Your speed drops to 60% after Level 1, 30% after Level 2, and 10% or 5 Mbps (whichever is lower) after Level 3. It returns to full speed on the 1st of the next English month, or sooner if you buy Ultraboost data.

Is Vianet cheaper than WorldLink?

Not any more. After the October 2026 change, Vianet 200 Mbps costs Rs 16,830 a year against about Rs 14,690 for WorldLink 6G 200 Mbps with VAT, and 400 Mbps costs Rs 18,360 against about Rs 16,385. At 600 Mbps the two are close: Rs 22,950 vs about Rs 22,600.

How much does a Vianet mesh router cost?

A Vianet WiFi 6 mesh device costs Rs 3,500 including VAT. Staff installation is Rs 250 extra per device.

Conclusion

After its October 2026 price change, Vianet charges Rs 16,830, Rs 18,360 or Rs 22,950 a year for 200, 400 or 600 Mbps, VAT included. The 400 Mbps plan is the best value for most Vianet homes, and 600 Mbps is the only tier still priced close to WorldLink. If price is your main concern, compare the other ISPs below before you renew.

Price updates

6 October 2026 – Updated for Vianet’s new prices: 200, 400 and 600 Mbps at Rs 16,830, Rs 18,360 and Rs 22,950 a year. Before the change (2 October): 250, 400 and 600 Mbps at Rs 13,800, Rs 15,600 and Rs 22,500.

Prices change often, especially during Dashain and Tihar offers. Always confirm the final amount with Vianet before paying. This article is not affiliated with Vianet Communications Ltd.

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Deusi Bhailo Lyrics (देउसी भैलो) in Nepali & English: 2026 Guide

Deusi Bhailo Lyrics Festival Night song

Deusi Bhailo Lyrics (देउसी भैलो): Meaning and How to Sing, Complete 2026 Guide

By Wilson Shrestha, Kathmandu · Updated 6 October 2026 · Devanagari, Romanized and English side by side

Quick answer: Deusi Bhailo (देउसी भैलो) is the call-and-response folk singing of Tihar in Nepal. Groups visit homes at night with a madal, sing traditional verses such as "Aahai, bhana mera bhai ho! Deusi re!", receive gifts and sing a blessing (ashish) for the family. In 2026, Bhailo begins on Laxmi Puja, Sunday 8 November.

Deusi Bhailo is the sound of Tihar, Nepal's five-day festival of lights. After dark, groups of singers go from house to house with a madal and a lead voice, sing for the household, receive blessings and gifts, and sing a blessing back. This guide gives you the traditional Deusi Bhailo lyrics in Devanagari, Romanized text and English meaning, explains what each part means, and covers how to organise and perform your own round.

Tihar 2026 dates for singing

Nepali calendars list these dates for Tihar 2026 (Kartik 2083 BS):

DayDateNepali date
Kaag TiharSaturday, 7 Nov 2026Kartik 21
Kukur Tihar + Laxmi Puja (Bhailo begins)Sunday, 8 Nov 2026Kartik 22
Govardhan Puja / Mha Puja (Deusi begins)Tuesday, 10 Nov 2026Kartik 24
Bhai TikaWednesday, 11 Nov 2026Kartik 25

This year Kukur Tihar and Laxmi Puja fall on the same day, and several calendars list Gai Tihar separately on Monday 9 November. Some Indian-calendar sites also shift Govardhan Puja and Bhai Tika by a day, so confirm with Hamro Patro or your local community committee before you plan the route. Tihar dates follow the lunar calendar and change every year.

Deusi vs Bhailo: what is the difference?

Bhailo (भैलो)Deusi (देउसी)
Sung byTraditionally girls and women (bhailini)Traditionally boys and men (deuse)
StartsLaxmi Puja nightGovardhan Puja night
StyleGentler, sung together with a repeating refrainCall and response: a lead (bhatyaune) calls, the chorus answers
Refrain"Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo""Deusi re!"

This split is the textbook version. Today, mixed groups are common, many groups sing both forms, and groups often go out on several nights between Laxmi Puja and Bhai Tika. Practice also varies by region and community.

Bhailo the object. In some places "bhailo" also names the bundle of straw or a lit torch that people swing or carry during Tihar. If you search for "bhailo" and find fire and torches, that is why. This guide is about the songs.

Traditional Deusi lyrics (line by line)

A lead singer (bhatyaune) calls each line and the chorus answers "Deusi re!" after every one. These are traditional folk verses passed on orally, so wording differs from village to village. Each line shows the Devanagari, the Romanized text and the English meaning.

आहै, भन मेरा भाइ हो!Aahai, bhana mera bhai ho!Say it, my brothers!
आहै, राम्ररी भन!Aahai, ramrari bhana!Say it well!
आहै, स्वर मिलाई भन!Aahai, swara milai bhana!Say it in tune together!
आहै, झिलिमिली झिलिमिली!Aahai, jhilimili jhilimili!Sparkling, shimmering!
आहै, के को झिलिमिली?Aahai, ke ko jhilimili?Shimmering with what?
आहै, बत्तीको झिलिमिली!Aahai, battiko jhilimili!The shimmer of lamps!
आहै, फूलको झिलिमिली!Aahai, phoolko jhilimili!The shimmer of flowers!
आहै, सयपत्रीको झिलिमिली!Aahai, sayapatriko jhilimili!The shimmer of marigolds!
आहै, मखमलीको झिलिमिली!Aahai, makhamaliko jhilimili!The shimmer of globe amaranth!
आहै, हामी त्यसै आएनौँ!Aahai, hami tyasai aayenau!We did not come for nothing!
आहै, बलि राजाले पठाको!Aahai, Bali Rajale pathaako!King Bali sent us!
आहै, हिँड्दै आयौँ डुलिँदै आयौँ!Aahai, hindai aayau dulidai aayau!We came walking, we came wandering!
आहै, छाना माथि घिरौँला!Aahai, chhana mathi ghiraunla!We will circle over your roof!
आहै, के दिन्छन् हेरौँला!Aahai, ke dinchhan heraunla!We will see what you give!
आहै, खरको छानो पातको दलिन!Aahai, kharko chhano paatko dalin!A thatched roof, a beam of leaves!
आहै, हामी आएका छौँ दक्षिणा लिन!Aahai, hami aayeka chhau dakshina lina!We have come to take our dakshina!

Other verses are added or dropped depending on the house and the singer. That variety is normal, because the bhatyaune is expected to improvise (see below).

Traditional Bhailo lyrics

Bhailo verses are shorter and move at an easier pace. Each verse is followed by the same refrain, shown highlighted below.

हरियो गोबरले लिपेको, लक्ष्मी पूजाको दिन ।Hariyo gobarle lipeko, Laxmi Pujako din.Plastered with fresh green cow dung, it is the day of Laxmi Puja.
हे औँसीको बारो, गाई तिहारो भैलो ॥Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo.(Refrain) On the new-moon night, Gai Tihar, bhailo!
भैलिनी आइन् आँगन, बत्ती बाली हेरन ।Bhailini aain aangan, batti baali heran.The bhailini has come to your courtyard; light a lamp and look.
हे औँसीको बारो, गाई तिहारो भैलो ॥Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo.(Refrain)
केराको पातमा, सेलरोटी हातमा ।Keraako paatma, selroti haatma.Sel roti in hand, on a banana leaf.
हे औँसीको बारो, गाई तिहारो भैलो ॥Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo.(Refrain)
छाना माथि घिरौँला, के दिन्छन् हेरौँला ।Chhana mathi ghiraunla, ke dinchhan heraunla.We will circle over the roof and see what they give.
हे औँसीको बारो, गाई तिहारो भैलो ॥Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo.(Refrain)
हामी त्यसै आएनौँ, बलि राजाले पठाको ।Hami tyasai aayenau, Bali Rajale pathaako.We did not come for nothing; King Bali sent us.
हे औँसीको बारो, गाई तिहारो भैलो ॥Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo.(Refrain)
दाम दिनेको हात सुनको, चामल दिनेको हात चाँदीको ।Daam dineko haat sunko, chamal dineko haat chandiko.Gold is the hand that gives money, silver the hand that gives rice.
हे औँसीको बारो, गाई तिहारो भैलो ॥Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo.(Refrain)

These are a selection of the best-known verses, not every Bhailo verse that exists. Singers in different regions use different verses.

The blessing (ashish)

After the household gives, the group sings a blessing back. The bhatyaune usually makes these up on the spot, and the best ones mention the family, the house, a recent event or the neighbourhood. These are typical examples in the traditional style, not a fixed script:

आहै, यो घर कत्रो? सिंहदरबार जत्रो!Aahai, yo ghar katro? Singhadarbar jatro!How big is this house? As big as Singha Durbar!
आहै, यो घरको दलिन कत्रो? हात्तीको सुँड जत्रो!Aahai, yo gharko dalin katro? Haattiko sund jatro!How big is its beam? As big as an elephant's trunk!
आहै, आँगनमा फूलोस् पारिजात, भकारीमा कहिल्यै नसकियोस् भात!Aahai, aanganma phoolos parijaat, bhakarima kahilyai nasakiyos bhaat!May the parijat bloom in the courtyard, may the grain store never run out!
आहै, दिनेलाई सुनको माला, हेर्नेलाई चाँदीको थाला!Aahai, dinelai sunko mala, hernelai chandiko thala!A gold garland for the giver, a silver plate for the one who watches!
आहै, घरमा सधैँ सुख, शान्ति र ऐश्वर्य छाओस्!Aahai, gharma sadhai sukha, shanti ra aishwarya chhaos!May happiness, peace and prosperity always fill the house!
आहै, जे माग्नु भो पुगोस्, देउसी रे!Aahai, je magnu bho pugos, Deusi re!May whatever you asked for come true. Deusi re!

Copy-ready lyrics (for printing or sharing)

Need just the words for your group? Select and copy the version you want. For Deusi, the chorus answers "देउसी रे!" (Deusi re!) after every line.

देउसी (Devanagari)

आहै, भन मेरा भाइ हो! — देउसी रे!
आहै, राम्ररी भन! — देउसी रे!
आहै, स्वर मिलाई भन! — देउसी रे!
आहै, झिलिमिली झिलिमिली! — देउसी रे!
आहै, के को झिलिमिली? — देउसी रे!
आहै, बत्तीको झिलिमिली! — देउसी रे!
आहै, फूलको झिलिमिली! — देउसी रे!
आहै, सयपत्रीको झिलिमिली! — देउसी रे!
आहै, मखमलीको झिलिमिली! — देउसी रे!
आहै, हामी त्यसै आएनौँ! — देउसी रे!
आहै, बलि राजाले पठाको! — देउसी रे!
आहै, हिँड्दै आयौँ डुलिँदै आयौँ! — देउसी रे!
आहै, छाना माथि घिरौँला! — देउसी रे!
आहै, के दिन्छन् हेरौँला! — देउसी रे!
आहै, खरको छानो पातको दलिन! — देउसी रे!
आहै, हामी आएका छौँ दक्षिणा लिन! — देउसी रे!

Deusi (Romanized)

Aahai, bhana mera bhai ho! — Deusi re!
Aahai, ramrari bhana! — Deusi re!
Aahai, swara milai bhana! — Deusi re!
Aahai, jhilimili jhilimili! — Deusi re!
Aahai, ke ko jhilimili? — Deusi re!
Aahai, battiko jhilimili! — Deusi re!
Aahai, phoolko jhilimili! — Deusi re!
Aahai, sayapatriko jhilimili! — Deusi re!
Aahai, makhamaliko jhilimili! — Deusi re!
Aahai, hami tyasai aayenau! — Deusi re!
Aahai, Bali Rajale pathaako! — Deusi re!
Aahai, hindai aayau dulidai aayau! — Deusi re!
Aahai, chhana mathi ghiraunla! — Deusi re!
Aahai, ke dinchhan heraunla! — Deusi re!
Aahai, kharko chhano paatko dalin! — Deusi re!
Aahai, hami aayeka chhau dakshina lina! — Deusi re!

भैलो (Devanagari)

हरियो गोबरले लिपेको, लक्ष्मी पूजाको दिन ।
हे औँसीको बारो, गाई तिहारो भैलो ॥
भैलिनी आइन् आँगन, बत्ती बाली हेरन ।
हे औँसीको बारो, गाई तिहारो भैलो ॥
केराको पातमा, सेलरोटी हातमा ।
हे औँसीको बारो, गाई तिहारो भैलो ॥
छाना माथि घिरौँला, के दिन्छन् हेरौँला ।
हे औँसीको बारो, गाई तिहारो भैलो ॥
हामी त्यसै आएनौँ, बलि राजाले पठाको ।
हे औँसीको बारो, गाई तिहारो भैलो ॥
दाम दिनेको हात सुनको, चामल दिनेको हात चाँदीको ।
हे औँसीको बारो, गाई तिहारो भैलो ॥

Bhailo (Romanized)

Hariyo gobarle lipeko, Laxmi Pujako din.
Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo.
Bhailini aain aangan, batti baali heran.
Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo.
Keraako paatma, selroti haatma.
Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo.
Chhana mathi ghiraunla, ke dinchhan heraunla.
Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo.
Hami tyasai aayenau, Bali Rajale pathaako.
Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo.
Daam dineko haat sunko, chamal dineko haat chandiko.
Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo.

Why "Bali Raja le pathako"? The King Bali story

The line "We did not come for nothing, King Bali sent us" refers to a Hindu legend. King Bali was a generous demon king. Lord Vishnu came to him as a dwarf Brahmin (Vamana) and asked for three paces of land. With two strides he covered the earth and the heavens, and for the third Bali offered his own head. In the common retelling, Vishnu was moved by this devotion and allowed Bali to return to earth once a year. Because he cannot visit every house himself, the singers are said to come in his name, bringing his blessings and asking for gifts on his behalf.

This is one popular framing, not the only one. Another account, retold by Onlinekhabar, links the tradition to a medieval King Bali of Jumla rather than the mythological Bali. Tihar also carries other stories, such as Yama and his sister Yamuna behind Bhai Tika, Krishna and Govardhan on the fourth day, and the Newar celebration of Mha Puja on the same day. You may also hear that the word "Deusi" comes from "Deva Sri" or from the idea of offering one's head. These are folk explanations, and none of them is settled scholarship, so treat them as traditions rather than established etymology.

History and regional variations

Deusi Bhailo is an oral tradition, passed on by ear rather than from a written text, and there is no single authoritative script or documented founding date. What is clear is that it has changed with time. Nepali folk-music figures speaking to SBS Nepali have described how the once solemn songs are now sung in many styles by the younger generation, and diaspora communities carry the tradition abroad every year. Expect differences:

  • Verses and refrains. Villages, districts and families have their own lines and tunes. The version here is widely known, not the only correct one.
  • Who sings and when. The boys-sing-Deusi, girls-sing-Bhailo split is traditional but loosely followed. Mixed groups are now the norm in many places.
  • Newar communities. Newars observe Mha Puja and the Nepal Sambat new year on the same day as Govardhan Puja, with their own rituals, and do not necessarily follow the same Deusi Bhailo pattern.
  • Regions. Practice in the hills, the Tarai and western Nepal differs in tunes, instruments and wording. Nepali communities in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Assam and Bhutan keep their own versions too. If you know your community's version, it is worth writing down and preserving.

Improvisation: the bhatyaune's job

The lead singer does more than recite. A good bhatyaune reads the house: they praise the household, mention the family and what they have achieved, and answer a generous gift with a longer blessing. The chorus follows with "Deusi re!". Learn the fixed lines above first, then add your own verses once you are comfortable.

How a visit usually goes

  1. Arrival. The group stops at the gate or courtyard, and the madal starts.
  2. Opening. The lead calls "Aahai, bhana mera bhai ho!" and the chorus answers.
  3. Songs. The group sings the shimmering and "King Bali sent us" verses while the household comes out, often with lamps.
  4. The ask. The "we have come for our dakshina" verses signal that the group is waiting.
  5. The gift. The household brings out money, sel roti, fruit, nuts or other offerings, often on a tray.
  6. The blessing. The group sings the ashish for the family.
  7. Leaving. The group thanks the household and moves on. Polite groups do not pester a house that does not give, and leave with good wishes.

How to perform: a practical guide

  • Roles. One strong lead (bhatyaune), a chorus of at least four to six voices, and one or two madal players. A harmonium or flute is a common addition. Dancers add energy in the courtyard.
  • Tempo. Start at a steady walking pace. Call-and-response works best when the lead has a clear, regular call and the chorus answers in unison on the beat.
  • Madal. Keep the beat simple and steady. A tidy rhythm matters more than flashy playing.
  • Pitch. Choose a key the lead can hold for an hour, then keep the chorus on the same note.
  • Rehearse the ending. Agree in advance on the signal that ends a verse and starts the blessing.
  • Learn the tune by ear. Written text only gets you so far. Ask older relatives, or listen to community recordings from your own region.

Organising your own troupe

  • Size. Eight to fifteen people is manageable. Larger groups can overwhelm a small courtyard.
  • Route. Plan the houses in advance and visit friends and neighbours who expect you.
  • Time limits. Check local rules. In 2025, Kathmandu and Lalitpur district administrations asked groups to finish by 9 pm, and Bhaktapur barred programmes that block public roads. Watch for the 2026 notices before Tihar.
  • Costume. Traditional dress, topis and flower garlands are popular, but there is no fixed uniform.
  • Etiquette. Greet respectfully, thank every household whatever they give, and keep the volume reasonable, especially near children and elderly residents.
  • Money. Appoint one person to hold the collection and agree beforehand where it will go. Many groups donate to a school, a community project or a charity. Being open about this builds trust.
  • Safety. Carry a torch or lamp, keep clear of traffic, never ride in overloaded tractors or trucks between villages, and watch out for open flames and dogs.
  • Kids and short versions. For school events or very young singers, use the first eight to ten lines of the Deusi lyrics and the first two Bhailo verses with the refrain.

Modern and popular Deusi Bhailo songs

The folk verses above are traditional. Many modern groups also add popular songs to their round, and Nepali media publish lists of film songs and band numbers that suit a Deusi Bhailo programme, such as Onlinekhabar's list of evergreen songs. Because modern songs are copyrighted, this guide does not reproduce their lyrics. Please listen to them on official channels and credit the writers.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Deusi re" mean?

It is the chorus response in Deusi. It works a little like an "amen": the lead calls a line and the group answers "Deusi re!". The exact origin of the word is not settled.

What does "Aahai, bhana mera bhai ho" mean?

Roughly "Come on, say it, my brothers!" It is the lead's call that tells the chorus to join in.

What does "Hey ausiko baaro, gai tiharo bhailo" mean?

It is the Bhailo refrain, roughly "On the new-moon night, it is Gai Tihar, bhailo!" Laxmi Puja falls on the new moon (aunsi) of Kartik.

When should we start singing in 2026?

Traditionally Bhailo starts on Laxmi Puja night and Deusi on Govardhan Puja night, but many groups go out over several evenings until Bhai Tika. In 2026 that means from Sunday 8 November to Wednesday 11 November. Check your local patro.

Until what time can we play Deusi Bhailo in Kathmandu?

In 2025 the Kathmandu and Lalitpur district administrations asked groups to finish by 9 pm. The 2026 rule is usually announced shortly before Tihar, so check local news.

What do households give?

Money (dakshina), sel roti, fruit, nuts, sweets or other treats, often on a tray, with lamps lit for the visit.

What do we say after receiving a gift?

Thank the household and sing the blessing, such as the ashish lines above, then say goodbye with good wishes for Tihar.

What if a household does not give?

Move on politely. A good-humoured farewell is the tradition, and nobody is obliged to give.

Can girls sing Deusi and boys sing Bhailo?

Yes. The split is traditional, but today mixed groups sing both.

Is Bhailo the same as the torch?

No. Bhailo is a song, and in some places also the name of a torch or bundle played with during Tihar.

Sources and notes

Dashain Tika Mantra 2083: Male & Female Mantra in Nepali + Meaning

Dashain tika mantra 2083 – elders give red tika and jamara with a Sanskrit blessing on Vijaya Dashami

Dashain Tika Mantra 2083: Male & Female Mantra in Nepali, Meaning & Tika Rules

By Wilson Shrestha, Kathmandu · Updated 6 October 2026 (Asoj 20, 2083)

Quick answer: The Dashain tika mantra is the Sanskrit blessing elders recite while putting red tika on your forehead on Vijaya Dashami. Males receive “Ayurdronasute shriyo dasharathe…”, which wishes you eleven virtues of epic heroes. Females receive “Jayanti Mangala Kali…”, a salutation to eleven forms of Goddess Durga.

In 2083, Vijaya Dashami falls on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 (Kartik 4), and tika can be received until Kojagrat Purnima on 25 October. The official 2083 tika sait had not been announced when this page was updated.

Every Dashain, millions of Nepalis kneel in front of an elder, feel the cool rice-and-yogurt tika pressed on the forehead, and hear a verse most of us have never actually read. We know the rhythm. We rarely know the words, and even fewer of us know what they mean.

This guide gives you both Dashain tika mantras in correct Devanagari, an easy Roman version for reading aloud, a line-by-line meaning, and the things most pages leave out: why the male mantra has two different third lines, why a Kaurava prince is part of a blessing, the most common mispronunciations, and which direction to face this year.

Dashain Tika Mantras at a Glance

DetailFor malesFor females
Opens withआयुर्द्रोणसुते (Ayurdronasute)जयन्ती मङ्गला काली (Jayanti Mangala Kali)
TypeBlessing (ashirbad) – “may these be yours”Salutation – “I bow to you, Goddess”
SourceTraditional blessing verse drawing on the Ramayana, Mahabharata and PuranasOpening verse of the Argala Stotram, recited with the Durga Saptashati (Chandi Path)
Invokes11 heroes and deities, one virtue each11 names of Goddess Durga
Length4 lines (one full shloka)2 lines; many families add 2–4 more

Dashain Tika Mantra for Male (पुरुषलाई टीका लगाउँदा भनिने मन्त्र)

Elders recite this verse for sons, grandsons, brothers, nephews and other younger males. It is one complete four-line shloka.

आयुर्द्रोणसुते श्रियो दशरथे शत्रुक्षयं राघवे ।
ऐश्वर्यं नहुषे गतिश्च पवने मानञ्च दुर्योधने ॥
शौर्यं शान्तनवे बलं हलधरे सत्यञ्च कुन्तीसुते ।
विज्ञानं विदुरे भवन्तु भवतां कीर्तिश्च नारायणे ॥

Roman (for reading aloud)

Ayurdronasute shriyo dasharathe, shatrukshayam raghave,
Aishwaryam nahushe, gatishcha pavane, manancha duryodhane,
Shauryam shantanave, balam haladhare, satyancha kuntisute,
Vigyanam vidure, bhavantu bhavatam, kirtishcha narayane.

Meaning in one sentence: May you have the long life of Ashwatthama, the prosperity of Dasharatha, Rama’s power over enemies, the wealth of Nahusha, the speed of the wind, the self-respect of Duryodhana, the valour of Bhishma, the strength of Balarama, the truthfulness of Yudhishthira, the wisdom of Vidura and the fame of Narayana – may all these be yours.

Line-by-line meaning of the male mantra

The trick to understanding this verse is its pattern: each phrase pairs one virtue with one person famous for it. Read it as a list of eleven wishes.

#PhraseWho it refers toThe blessing
1आयुर् द्रोणसुते
Ayur dronasute
Ashwatthama, son of Drona (Mahabharata), one of the seven chiranjeevi (immortals)Long life
2श्रियो दशरथे
Shriyo dasharathe
King Dasharatha of Ayodhya, Rama’s father (Ramayana)Prosperity and dignity
3शत्रुक्षयं राघवे
Shatrukshayam raghave
Rama, the descendant of Raghu (Ramayana)Victory over enemies
4ऐश्वर्यं नहुषे
Aishwaryam nahushe
King Nahusha, who rose to the throne of Indra (Mahabharata, Puranas)Wealth and power
5गतिश्च पवने
Gatishcha pavane
Pavana (Vayu), the wind godSpeed and progress
6मानञ्च दुर्योधने
Manancha duryodhane
Duryodhana, eldest Kaurava prince (Mahabharata)Self-respect and honour
7शौर्यं शान्तनवे
Shauryam shantanave
Bhishma, son of King Shantanu (Mahabharata)Valour
8बलं हलधरे
Balam haladhare
Balarama, “the plough-bearer”, Krishna’s elder brotherStrength
9सत्यञ्च कुन्तीसुते
Satyancha kuntisute
Yudhishthira, eldest son of Kunti (Mahabharata)Truthfulness
10विज्ञानं विदुरे
Vigyanam vidure
Vidura, the wise counsellor of Hastinapur (Mahabharata)Wisdom and judgement
11कीर्तिश्च नारायणे
Kirtishcha narayane
Narayana (Vishnu), the preserverLasting fame

The phrase भवन्तु भवतां (bhavantu bhavatam) in the last line is the glue that turns the list into a blessing: it means “may these be yours”.

Why the third line has two versions

If your family’s mantra sounds slightly different, you are not imagining it. The third line circulates in two forms, and both are widely used in Nepal:

Version A (used above)

शौर्यं शान्तनवे बलं हलधरे सत्यञ्च कुन्तीसुते

Valour of Bhishma, strength of Balarama, truth of Yudhishthira.

Version B

दानं सूर्यसुते बलं हलधरे सत्यञ्च कुन्तीसुते

Generosity of Karna (son of the Sun), strength of Balarama, truth of Yudhishthira.

Both lines fit the verse’s Shardula Vikridita metre syllable for syllable, which is most likely why both have survived in oral tradition side by side. Neither is “wrong”. Use the one your family’s priest or elders use; if you are learning it fresh, either is fine.

Why is Duryodhana in a Dashain blessing?

This is the question children ask most, and it is a good one – Duryodhana is the villain of the Mahabharata. But the verse never asks for his character. It asks only for his मान (maan): pride in the sense of self-respect. Duryodhana refused to bow to anyone, even in defeat. The blessing takes that single trait – the refusal to be humiliated – and leaves the rest behind. It is a quietly sophisticated idea: you can learn one good quality even from a flawed person.

The 11 Virtues of the Male Mantra (Visual Guide)

Colour shows where each figure comes from. Notice that the Mahabharata supplies most of the verse.

Mahabharata Ramayana Deities / Puranas
Long life
Ashwatthama
Prosperity
Dasharatha
Victory
Rama
Wealth
Nahusha
Speed
Pavana (Vayu)
Self-respect
Duryodhana
Valour
Bhishma
Strength
Balarama
Truth
Yudhishthira
Wisdom
Vidura
Fame
Narayana

Dashain Tika Mantra for Female (महिलालाई टीका लगाउँदा भनिने मन्त्र)

For daughters, granddaughters, sisters, nieces and daughters-in-law, elders recite a completely different verse. It is the opening of the Argala Stotram, a hymn traditionally recited together with the Durga Saptashati (Chandi Path) – the same text read in many homes during the nine nights of Navaratri.

जयन्ती मङ्गला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी ।
दुर्गा क्षमा शिवा धात्री स्वाहा स्वधा नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

Roman (for reading aloud)

Jayanti mangala kali, bhadrakali kapalini,
Durga kshama shiva dhatri, swaha swadha namostu te.

Meaning: “O Goddess – you who are Jayanti, Mangala, Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini, Durga, Kshama, Shiva, Dhatri, Swaha and Swadha – I bow to you.”

The 11 names of the goddess and what they mean

Jayanti – the victorious one
Mangala – the auspicious one
Kali – destroyer of darkness and ego
Bhadrakali – the gracious, protective Kali
Kapalini – the fearless one, bearer of the skull
Durga – the invincible, remover of hardship
Kshama – forgiveness and patience
Shiva – the benevolent, auspicious one
Dhatri – the nurturer who sustains all
Swaha – the offering made to the gods
Swadha – the offering made to the ancestors

Blessing or salutation? The difference most pages miss

Read the two mantras side by side and you notice something. The male verse wishes qualities onto the receiver: “may these be yours”. The female verse does not wish anything – it bows. “Namo’stu te” means “salutations to you”.

In the ritual, the girl or woman receiving tika is honoured as a form of the goddess herself, the same Shakti worshipped for the previous nine days. That is why the verse sounds like prayer rather than advice. Scholars interviewed by the Kathmandu Post describe it in exactly these terms: women are blessed as embodiments of the goddess’s strength, compassion and protective power.

The longer version some families use

Many priests and elders continue with the next verses. The second verse of the Argala Stotram is the most common addition, and some families close with the well-known “Sarva mangala” verse from the Devi Mahatmya:

जय त्वं देवि चामुण्डे जय भूतार्तिहारिणि ।
जय सर्वगते देवि कालरात्रि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
सर्वमङ्गलमङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

Victory to you, Goddess Chamunda, remover of every being’s suffering; victory to you, all-pervading Goddess; salutations to you, Kalaratri. O auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, fulfiller of every purpose, refuge of all, three-eyed Gauri, Narayani – salutations to you.

How to Give Tika with the Mantra: Step by Step

The mantra is only one part of the tika ritual. If you are the elder this year for the first time, this is the usual order in Nepali homes:

1
Devi visarjan
The goddess installed on Ghatasthapana is bid farewell in the Dashain ghar.
2
Abhishek
Water from the kalash is sprinkled on family members as a blessing.
3
Face the right way
Receiver usually faces East, elder faces West (see below).
4
Tika + mantra
The elder presses tika on the forehead while reciting the male or female mantra.
5
Jamara
The yellow barley shoots grown since Ghatasthapana are placed on the head or behind the ear.
6
Prasad & dakshina
The elder gives prasad and dakshina; the younger person bows in respect.

Traditionally the family priest or the most senior member gives tika first, and only then does the family go out to receive tika from other relatives. If your child needs to write about the festival for school, our easy essay on Dashain for students explains the festival in simple English.

Which direction to face when receiving tika

WESTEAST
You (receiving tika)
→
face East
Elder (giving tika)
←
faces West

You face each other: receiver looks East, elder looks West. Avoid facing South.

According to Prof. Dr. Devmani Bhattarai of the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti, the long-standing custom is East–West: the person receiving tika faces East and the elder giving it faces West. South is avoided because it is the direction reserved for rites for the dead.

One caveat almost nobody mentions: the Samiti sometimes decides direction by the Moon’s position for that year. In 2079 (2022), for example, it advised the opposite – receivers facing West – because the Moon was in Capricorn. So East is the safe default, but check the Samiti’s notice when the 2083 sait is published.

Dashain Tika Date and Sait 2083

The dates below come from the 2083 calendar released by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti.

DayNepali date (BS)English date
GhatasthapanaAsoj 25, 2083Sunday, 11 October 2026
FulpatiAsoj 31, 2083Saturday, 17 October 2026
Maha AshtamiKartik 1, 2083Sunday, 18 October 2026
Maha NavamiKartik 3, 2083Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Vijaya Dashami (Tika)Kartik 4, 2083Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Kojagrat Purnima (last tika day)Kartik 8, 2083Sunday, 25 October 2026

Your 5-day tika window

21 Oct
Wed · Main day
22 Oct
Thu
23 Oct
Fri
24 Oct
Sat
25 Oct
Sun · Purnima

If you cannot reach an elder on Vijaya Dashami, you have not missed Dashain. Tika is received from elders and relatives from Dashami right up to Kojagrat Purnima.

Is the 2083 tika sait 11:53 AM? No – that was last year

Several websites already list “11:53 AM” as the 2083 tika sait. That time was announced for Vijaya Dashami 2082 (2 October 2025). The sait is calculated fresh every year, and it moves a lot:

Official Vijaya Dashami tika sait by year (longer bar = later time)

2079 (2022)
11:51
2080 (2023)
11:02
2081 (2024)
11:36
2082 (2025)
11:53
2083 (2026)
Not yet announced

The Samiti normally announces the sait a couple of weeks before Dashain. This page will be updated with the official 2083 time once it is published.

Do you actually need to wait for the sait? Not really. The Samiti itself has said the whole of Vijaya Dashami is auspicious, so ordinary families do not need to wait for a particular minute. The exact sait matters mainly for heads of state and others who, by tradition, receive tika at the calculated moment.

Common Mistakes When Reciting the Dashain Tika Mantra

Because most of us learned these verses by ear, a few errors have spread widely – even into printed cards and viral videos. Watch out for these:

Often heard / writtenCorrectWhy it matters
राधवे (Radhave)राघवे (Raghave)Raghava = Rama. “Radhave” has no meaning here.
आयु द्रोण सुते (split words)आयुर्द्रोणसुते“Ayuh” joins “dronasute” – say it as one flowing phrase.
शान्त नवे (split)शान्तनवेOne word: “in the son of Shantanu” (Bhishma).
नमस्तुते (Namastute)नमोऽस्तु ते (Namostu te)Namah + astu + te = “salutation be to you”.
Male mantra for daughtersJayanti mantra for femalesTradition keeps the two verses separate by the receiver.

If You Don’t Know the Sanskrit: Simple Nepali Blessings

Plenty of loving grandparents never learned the Sanskrit verse, and a tika given with heartfelt words in plain Nepali is still a tika. These everyday blessings are commonly spoken in Nepali homes:

  • आयु बढोस्, सुख शान्ति मिलोस्। – May your life be long and full of peace.
  • पढाइमा सधैँ सफल होऊ। – May you always succeed in your studies. (for students)
  • जागिर र काममा उन्नति होस्। – May you progress in your job and work.
  • घरमा लक्ष्मी भित्रियोस्, परिवार सुखी रहोस्। – May prosperity enter your home and your family stay happy.
  • जहाँ गए पनि दुर्गा माताले रक्षा गरून्। – Wherever you go, may Mother Durga protect you. (for family abroad)

Want to send these as a message instead? See our 150+ Happy Dashain wishes in Nepali language 2083, sorted by who you are sending to.

Copy the Dashain Tika Mantra in Nepali Unicode

Select the text below to copy it into a WhatsApp message, a Facebook caption or a printed card. It is in standard Unicode, so it displays correctly on any modern phone.

पुरुषका लागि:

आयुर्द्रोणसुते श्रियो दशरथे शत्रुक्षयं राघवे । ऐश्वर्यं नहुषे गतिश्च पवने मानञ्च दुर्योधने ॥ शौर्यं शान्तनवे बलं हलधरे सत्यञ्च कुन्तीसुते । विज्ञानं विदुरे भवन्तु भवतां कीर्तिश्च नारायणे ॥

महिलाका लागि:

जयन्ती मङ्गला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी । दुर्गा क्षमा शिवा धात्री स्वाहा स्वधा नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

Printing a mantra card for the family? Install the free Kalimati Nepali Unicode font so the conjunct letters like द्र and क्ष render cleanly, or type your own blessing with the English to Nepali Unicode converter. For a ready-made design, grab a free Dashain greeting card for 2083.

Dashain Tika Mantra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dashain tika mantra for male?

It is “Ayurdronasute shriyo dasharathe shatrukshayam raghave, aishwaryam nahushe gatishcha pavane manancha duryodhane, shauryam shantanave balam haladhare satyancha kuntisute, vigyanam vidure bhavantu bhavatam kirtishcha narayane.” It wishes the receiver eleven virtues, from Ashwatthama’s long life to Narayana’s fame.

What is the Dashain tika mantra for female?

It is “Jayanti mangala kali bhadrakali kapalini, durga kshama shiva dhatri swaha swadha namostu te,” the opening verse of the Argala Stotram. It salutes eleven names of Goddess Durga and honours the woman receiving tika as a form of the goddess.

What does “Ayurdronasute” mean?

“Ayuh” means life span and “dronasute” means “in the son of Drona”, that is, Ashwatthama. Together they mean “may you have a life as long as Ashwatthama’s”, since he is counted among the immortals.

Why is Duryodhana mentioned in the tika mantra?

Only for one quality: maan, meaning self-respect and honour. Duryodhana never bowed to anyone, even in defeat. The blessing asks for that single trait, not his character.

What is the Dashain tika sait for 2083?

As of 6 October 2026, the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti had not announced the 2083 sait. The widely shared 11:53 AM was the 2082 (2025) time. Vijaya Dashami 2083 is on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

Which direction should you face when receiving Dashain tika?

By long-standing custom, the person receiving tika faces East and the elder giving it faces West. The Samiti occasionally advises a different direction based on the Moon’s position, so check its notice for the year.

Until when can you receive Dashain tika in 2083?

From Vijaya Dashami on 21 October 2026 until Kojagrat Purnima on 25 October 2026 (Kartik 4 to Kartik 8, 2083).

Is it okay to give tika without reciting the Sanskrit mantra?

Yes. Many elders give tika with simple blessings in Nepali, such as “aayu badhos, sukha shanti milos”. The Sanskrit verse is traditional, but the blessing and the elder’s intention are what the ritual is about.

A Blessing Worth Understanding

The Dashain tika mantra takes about fifteen seconds to recite. In that time, an elder wishes you the best trait of eleven legendary figures – or, if you are a daughter, bows to the goddess in you. Knowing the words changes the moment. This Vijaya Dashami, try reading the verse along with the elder giving you tika, or ask them which version of the third line your family uses. It is a small way to keep a very old blessing alive.

More for Dashain 2083:

Good Morning Status in Nepali: 170+ शुभ प्रभात Wishes, Quotes & Captions

Good Morning Status in Nepali - शुभ प्रभात wishes and quotes

Good Morning Status in Nepali: 170+ शुभ प्रभात Wishes, Quotes & Captions

Quick answer: Good morning in Nepali is शुभ प्रभात (Shubha Prabhat) or शुभ बिहानी (Shubha Bihani). Use हजुर for elders, तपाईं for most adults, and तिमी for your partner and close friends.

Looking for a fresh good morning status in Nepali for WhatsApp, Facebook, Viber or TikTok? Below are 175 original lines, written by a native Nepali speaker and sorted by who you are sending them to. Every line is different, so you will not find the same message repeated with a few words changed.

One thing I have noticed in family Viber and WhatsApp groups: we rarely say “शुभ प्रभात” out loud. In person, we just say नमस्ते. But in text, शुभ प्रभात with a sun or flower emoji is how most of our parents and relatives start the day. That is why the respect level of your message matters more than you might think.

How to Say Good Morning in Nepali

There is more than one way to say good morning in Nepali. शुभ means good or auspicious. प्रभात comes from Sanskrit and बिहानी is the everyday Nepali word, but both mean morning.

NepaliRomanWhen to use it
शुभ प्रभातShubha PrabhatThe most common written greeting. Slightly formal, safe for anyone.
शुभ बिहानीShubha BihaniWarmer and more everyday. Great for friends and family.
शुभ बिहानShubha BihanaSame meaning, a little shorter.
नमस्ते / नमस्कारNamaste / NamaskarSpoken greeting at any time of day. नमस्कार is more formal.
गुड मर्निङGood morningEnglish written in Nepali script. Very common in casual chats.

हजुर, तपाईं or तिमी? Choose the Right Respect Level

Nepali has different words for “you”, and each one changes the verb ending. Sending a तिमी message to your grandfather can sound rude, while sending a हजुर message to your best friend sounds oddly stiff. Use this quick guide before you copy a line.

हजुर

Grandparents, elders, teachers, in-laws

Most respectful

तपाईं

Parents, colleagues, boss, people you don't know well

Polite, safe default

तिमी

Partner, friends, siblings, younger people

Close and friendly

WordTypical verb endingExample
हजुर-नुहोस्, -नुभयोहजुरलाई शुभ प्रभात, सधैँ स्वस्थ रहनुहोस्।
तपाईं-नुहोस्, -होस्तपाईंको दिन राम्रो होस्।
तिमी-ऊ, -नूतिमी सधैँ खुसी रहनू।
तँ-इस्Only between very close friends. It can easily sound rude, so this list avoids it.

How to pick the perfect line in 4 steps

1

Decide who it is for

2

Pick हजुर, तपाईं or तिमी

3

Choose a line from that section

4

Long-press, copy and send

Short Good Morning Status in Nepali (Under 10 Words)

Short lines work best for WhatsApp status, Facebook stories and TikTok captions, where people only glance for a second.

  1. शुभ प्रभात! आजको दिन मुस्कानले सुरु गरौँ।
  2. नयाँ बिहानी, नयाँ आशा। शुभ प्रभात!
  3. उठ्नुहोस्, घाम पनि तपाईंलाई पर्खिरहेको छ।
  4. चिया तयार, मन तयार, दिन तयार। शुभ बिहानी!
  5. आजको दिन हलुका र रमाइलो होस्।
  6. सानो मुस्कान, ठूलो सुरुवात। शुभ प्रभात!
  7. हिजो बित्यो, आज नयाँ मौका।
  8. मन सफा, सोच राम्रो, दिन सुन्दर।
  9. बिहानको घामजस्तै न्यानो रहनुहोस्।
  10. आज आफैंसँग पनि मायालु बन्नुहोस्।
  11. एक कदम अगाडि। शुभ बिहानी!
  12. शान्त बिहानी, स्थिर मन।
  13. आजको दिन तपाईंकै नाममा होस्।
  14. सपनाहरूलाई आज अलिकति नजिक ल्याऔँ।
  15. शुभ प्रभात! पानी पिउन नबिर्सनुहोस्।
  16. आज कसैलाई हँसाउने दिन बनाऔँ।
  17. उज्यालो बिहानी, उज्यालो विचार।
  18. कृतज्ञ मन, खुसी बिहानी।
  19. बिस्तारै भए पनि अघि बढ्दै। शुभ बिहानी!
  20. आज पनि आफ्नो उत्कृष्ट प्रयास गर्नुहोस्।

Good Morning Status in Nepali for Love

These romantic lines use तिमी, the natural choice between partners. Swap मेरी (for her) and मेरो (for him) if you change who the line is for.

For Girlfriend or Wife

  1. शुभ प्रभात मेरी मायालु, तिम्रो मुस्कानले मेरो बिहानी पूरा हुन्छ।
  2. आँखा खोल्नासाथ पहिलो सम्झना तिमी नै हौ। शुभ बिहानी!
  3. घाम त हरेक दिन उदाउँछ, तर मेरो दिन तिम्रो मेसेजपछि मात्र उज्यालो हुन्छ।
  4. चिया पकाउँदा पनि तिम्रै याद आयो। गुड मर्निङ, प्रिय।
  5. आज पनि तिमी खुसी रहनू, बाँकी कुरा म सम्हालुँला।
  6. तिम्रो एउटा “गुड मर्निङ” ले मेरो पूरा दिन बनाउँछ।
  7. सपनामा भेट भयो, अब बिपनामा पनि मुस्कुराऊ। शुभ प्रभात!
  8. तिमी उठ्नुअघि नै यो मेसेज पुगोस् भनेर चाँडै उठेँ। शुभ बिहानी, मेरी रानी।
  9. आजको दिन तिम्रो मुहारजस्तै सुन्दर होस्।
  10. मेरो हरेक बिहानीको कारण तिमी हौ। धेरै माया छ। ❤️

For Boyfriend or Husband

  1. शुभ प्रभात मेरो मायालु, आज पनि हिम्मतका साथ अघि बढ।
  2. काममा जति व्यस्त भए पनि खाना खान नबिर्सनू। गुड मर्निङ!
  3. तिम्रो हाँसोले मेरो दिन सुरु हुन्छ। शुभ बिहानी!
  4. आज जे गर्छौ, मनैदेखि गर; म सधैँ तिम्रो साथमा छु।
  5. मेरो बिहानीको पहिलो प्रार्थना तिम्रो खुसीका लागि हो।
  6. उठ, अल्छी राजा! चिया चिसो भइसक्यो। 😂
  7. तिमीजस्तो जीवनसाथी पाउनु नै मेरो सबैभन्दा राम्रो बिहानी हो।
  8. साँझ भेट्ने आशामा आजको पूरा दिन रमाइलो बित्नेछ। शुभ प्रभात!

Long-Distance Good Morning Messages

For couples split between Nepal and the Gulf, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, Australia, Europe or the US, where one person's morning is the other's night.

  1. तिमीतिर रात, यतातिर बिहान, तर मन एउटै ठाउँमा छ। शुभ प्रभात!
  2. समुद्रपारिबाट पनि मेरो माया पहिलो घामसँगै आइपुगोस्।
  3. टाढा भए पनि तिम्रो सम्झनाले मेरो बिहानी न्यानो बनाउँछ।
  4. भिडियो कलको स्क्रिनमा भए पनि तिम्रो मुस्कान हेर्न पाऊँ। गुड मर्निङ!
  5. दिन गन्दै छु, एक दिन यही बिहानी सँगै देख्नेछौँ।
  6. यहाँ घाम उदायो, तिमीसम्म पनि मेरो न्यानो सम्झना पुगोस्।
  7. दूरी नक्सामा मात्र हो, मनमा त तिमी छेउमै छौ। शुभ बिहानी!

Good Morning Wishes in Nepali for Friends

Friends get the relaxed तिमी form, a bit of teasing and plenty of chiya.

  1. शुभ प्रभात साथी! आजको दिन पनि हाम्रो दोस्तीजस्तै बलियो होस्।
  2. उठ्यौ कि अझै सपनामै छौ? गुड मर्निङ!
  3. चिया खाँदा मलाई पनि सम्झनू, साथी।
  4. आज जे गर्छौ, ढुक्क भएर गर; पछाडि म छु।
  5. साथी, आजको दिन चिन्ता कम र हाँसो धेरै होस्।
  6. बिहानको घाम र तिम्रो जोक, दुवै उस्तै उज्यालो। शुभ बिहानी!
  7. नयाँ दिन, पुरानो दोस्ती। शुभ प्रभात!
  8. आज भेट्ने हो कि फेरि “भोलि” भन्ने? गुड मर्निङ! 😊

Funny Good Morning Status in Nepali

  1. अलार्मले तीन पटक उठायो, म चौथो पटकमा मात्र उठेँ। शुभ प्रभात! 😴
  2. बिहान उठ्नु नै आजको सबैभन्दा ठूलो उपलब्धि हो। बधाई छ!
  3. घाम उदायो, तर मेरो जाँगर अझै सुतिरहेको छ। 😂
  4. चिया नखाई म मान्छे बन्दिनँ। शुभ बिहानी!
  5. डाइट आजदेखि सुरु, तर नास्तापछि। गुड मर्निङ!
  6. सपनामा करोडपति थिएँ, उठेपछि फेरि अफिस जानुपर्ने। शुभ प्रभात!

For Your Best Friend

  1. मेरो दिनको पहिलो गफ सधैँ तिमीसँगै। शुभ प्रभात, बेस्टी!
  2. तिमीजस्तो साथी भएपछि हरेक बिहानी विशेष लाग्छ।
  3. स्कुलदेखि आजसम्म, हरेक बिहान तिम्रो साथ। धन्यवाद, साथी।
  4. मेरो सबै पागलपन सहने तिमीलाई शुभ बिहानी! 💛
  5. कुरा नगरे पनि याद गरिरहेको हुन्छु। गुड मर्निङ!
  6. आज तिम्रो दिन यति राम्रो होस् कि साँझ मलाई ट्रिट दिन मन लागोस्। 😊

Good Morning Messages in Nepali for Family

Many Nepali families use हजुर for parents, while others use तपाईं or even तिमी for आमा. These lines use हजुर, the most respectful form. Change it to match how you normally speak at home.

For आमा (Mother)

  1. शुभ प्रभात आमा, हजुरको आशीर्वादले मेरो हरेक दिन सुरु हुन्छ।
  2. आमा, आज पनि आफ्नो ख्याल राख्नुहोस्; औषधि खान नबिर्सनुहोस्।
  3. टाढा भए पनि बिहानको चियामा हजुरकै हातको स्वाद सम्झन्छु।
  4. आमा, हजुर हाँस्नुभयो भने घरै उज्यालो हुन्छ। शुभ बिहानी!
  5. मेरो पहिलो गुरु र सबैभन्दा ठूलो साथी, शुभ प्रभात आमा।
  6. आज धेरै काम नगर्नुहोस् आमा, अलिकति आराम पनि गर्नुहोस्।
  7. हजुरको मायाभन्दा न्यानो बिहानी अरू केही छैन।

For बुबा (Father)

  1. शुभ प्रभात बुबा, हजुरको मेहनत नै मेरो प्रेरणा हो।
  2. बुबा, आज पनि बिहानको हिँडाइ नछुटाउनुहोस् है।
  3. हजुरले सिकाएको अनुशासनबाटै मेरो हरेक बिहानी सुरु हुन्छ।
  4. शुभ बिहानी बुबा! हजुरको स्वास्थ्य र खुसी सधैँ रहोस्।
  5. बुबा, मेरो सफलताको पहिलो जग हजुर नै हो। शुभ प्रभात!
  6. चियासँगै पत्रिका पढ्दा मलाई पनि सम्झनुहोला। शुभ बिहानी!

Want more for बुबा? See our Father's Day wishes in Nepal.

For Elders, Teachers and Relatives (हजुर)

  1. हजुरआमालाई शुभ प्रभात, हजुरको आशीर्वाद सधैँ हामीमाथि रहोस्।
  2. हजुरबालाई सादर नमस्कार तथा शुभ प्रभात।
  3. आदरणीय गुरु, हजुरलाई शुभ प्रभात। हजुरको दिन मंगलमय होस्।
  4. ठूलाबुबा र ठूलीआमालाई शुभ बिहानी, सधैँ स्वस्थ रहनुहोस्।
  5. मामा-माइजुलाई सादर प्रणाम र शुभ प्रभात।
  6. हजुरको अनुभव र आशीर्वादले हाम्रो बाटो उज्यालो छ। शुभ प्रभात!
  7. परिवारका सबै आदरणीय अभिभावकहरूमा शुभ प्रभात तथा मंगलमय दिनको शुभकामना।

Motivational Good Morning Quotes in Nepali

Need a push to get going? These lines suit anyone, and the sub-sections below are written for students and working people. For English lines, try our quotes to kickstart your day.

  1. हरेक बिहान नयाँ पाना हो; आज राम्रो कथा लेखौँ।
  2. सपना देख्न रात चाहिन्छ, पूरा गर्न बिहान। उठौँ, सुरु गरौँ!
  3. हिजोको असफलता आजको पाठ हो। शुभ प्रभात!
  4. ढिलो हिँडे पनि नरोकिनु नै जित हो।
  5. आजको मेहनत भोलिको मुस्कान हो।
  6. अरूसँग होइन, हिजोको आफूसँग प्रतिस्पर्धा गरौँ।
  7. सानो काम पनि मन लगाएर गरे ठूलो बन्छ।
  8. डर र अल्छीलाई ओछ्यानमै छोडेर उठौँ। शुभ बिहानी!

For Students

  1. आजको एक घण्टाको पढाइ भोलिको परीक्षामा काम लाग्छ। शुभ प्रभात! 📚
  2. किताब खोल, मोबाइल अलि पर राख। शुभ बिहानी!
  3. नम्बर मात्र होइन, बुझाइ पनि कमाऔँ।
  4. SEE होस् वा लोकसेवा, निरन्तरता नै सफलताको साँचो हो।
  5. गाह्रो विषय बिहानैको ताजा दिमागमा पढ्नू।
  6. आज नबुझेको कुरा सोध्न नडराऊ।

For Work and Office

  1. नयाँ हप्ता, नयाँ लक्ष्य। काममा मन लगाऔँ। शुभ प्रभात!
  2. आजको कामको सूची छोटो बनाऔँ, तर पूरा गरौँ।
  3. मेहनत गर्नेको बिहानी कहिल्यै खेर जाँदैन।
  4. अफिस पुग्नुअघि मन शान्त र सोच स्पष्ट राखौँ।
  5. आफ्नो काममा इमानदार हुनु नै सबैभन्दा ठूलो पहिचान हो।
  6. आज एउटा नयाँ कुरा सिकौँ। शुभ बिहानी!

Spiritual and Blessing Good Morning Wishes

Blessing-style wishes are popular in family groups and with elders. They use तपाईं or हजुर.

  1. भगवानले हजुरको घरमा सुख, शान्ति र समृद्धि दिऊन्। शुभ प्रभात 🙏
  2. पशुपतिनाथको कृपाले तपाईंको दिन मंगलमय होस्।
  3. बुद्धको शान्ति र करुणा तपाईंको मनमा रहोस्। शुभ बिहानी!
  4. बिहानको आरतीसँगै सबैको भलो होस्।
  5. सूर्यदेवको उज्यालोले तपाईंको जीवन उज्यालो बनाओस्।
  6. फेरि एउटा सुन्दर बिहानी दिनुभएकोमा ईश्वरप्रति कृतज्ञ छु।
  7. मनमा भक्ति, कर्ममा इमानदारी; यही नै सफल दिनको सुरुवात हो।
  8. भगवानको आशीर्वाद र आमाबुबाको माया सधैँ साथमा रहोस्। शुभ प्रभात!
  9. आजको दिन शुभ, लाभदायक र मंगलमय होस्।
  10. ॐ शान्ति। सबैको मनमा शान्ति र घरमा खुसी रहोस्।

Good Morning Captions in Nepali for Facebook, TikTok & Instagram

Short captions with an emoji, made for a sunrise photo, a cup of tea or a morning reel.

  1. ☕ चिया, घाम र शान्त मन। शुभ प्रभात!
  2. 🏔️ हिमाल हेर्दै सुरु भएको बिहानी।
  3. 🌄 पहिलो किरणसँगै नयाँ सुरुवात।
  4. 🌸 फूलजस्तै फक्रिने दिन होस्।
  5. ✨ आज पनि आफूमाथि विश्वास।
  6. 🌞 घाम लागेको बिहानी, मुस्कान लागेको मन।
  7. 🌿 ताजा हावा, ताजा सोच।
  8. 😊 मुस्कान नै मेरो पहिलो मेकअप।
  9. 💪 आज पनि हार मान्दिनँ।
  10. 💛 सानो खुसी, ठूलो बिहानी।
  11. ☀️ उठ्यौँ, मुस्कुरायौँ, अघि बढ्यौँ।
  12. 🌼 करेसाबारीमा फूल, मनमा आशा।
  13. 🌅 मेरो गाउँ, मेरो बिहानी।
  14. 🙏 कृतज्ञ मनले नयाँ दिनको स्वागत।
  15. 🌟 आज केही राम्रो हुनेवाला छ।

Good Morning Status in Nepali with English Meaning

Useful if you are learning Nepali, writing to a partner who is learning, or helping children abroad stay close to the language. Each line shows the Nepali, the Roman spelling and the English meaning.

#NepaliRomanEnglish meaning
131शुभ प्रभात! तपाईंको दिन राम्रो होस्।Shubha prabhat! Tapainko din ramro hos.Good morning! Have a good day.
132शुभ बिहानी, खुसी रहनुहोस्।Shubha bihani, khusi rahanuhos.Good morning, stay happy.
133नयाँ दिन, नयाँ आशा।Naya din, naya asha.New day, new hope.
134मुस्कुराउँदै दिन सुरु गर्नुहोस्।Muskaundai din suru garnuhos.Start your day with a smile.
135तिमीलाई सम्झेर बिहानी सुरु भयो।Timilai samjhera bihani suru bhayo.My morning began with thoughts of you.
136आमा, हजुरलाई शुभ प्रभात।Aama, hajurlai shubha prabhat.Good morning, Mother (respectful).
137आजको दिन सफल होस्।Aajako din safal hos.May today be successful.
138शुभ बिहानी! चिया खानुभयो?Shubha bihani! Chiya khanubhayo?Good morning! Have you had your tea?
139भगवानले साथ दिऊन्।Bhagwanle saath diun.May God be with you.
140शुभ प्रभात, आफ्नो ख्याल राख्नुहोस्।Shubha prabhat, aafno khyal rakhnuhos.Good morning, take care of yourself.
141मेहनतको फल मीठो हुन्छ।Mehanatko phal mitho hunchha.Hard work bears sweet fruit.
142टाढा भए पनि मनमा छौ।Tadha bhae pani manma chhau.Even far away, you are in my heart.
143उठ, घाम लागिसक्यो!Utha, gham lagisakyo!Get up, the sun is already out!
144हिजोलाई बिर्सेर आजलाई अपनाऔँ।Hijolai birsera aajalai apanaun.Let go of yesterday and embrace today.
145तपाईंको बिहानी चियाजस्तै मीठो होस्।Tapainko bihani chiyajastai mitho hos.May your morning be as sweet as tea.

Festival and Seasonal Good Morning Wishes

Festival mornings deserve their own message. For full festival greetings, see our Dashain wishes in Nepali.

  1. विजया दशमीको बिहानी, टीका-जमराको उज्यालो तपाईंको घरमा छाओस्। शुभ प्रभात!
  2. दशैंको बिहान, आमाको हातको मीठो खाना र परिवारको भेट। सबैलाई शुभ बिहानी!
  3. तिहारको दियोजस्तै तपाईंको जीवन झलमल होस्। शुभ प्रभात 🪔
  4. भाइटीकाको बिहानी, दिदीबहिनी र दाजुभाइको माया अमर रहोस्।
  5. छठको बिहानको अर्घ्यसँगै सूर्यदेवले सबैलाई सुख-समृद्धि दिऊन्।
  6. नयाँ वर्षको पहिलो बिहानी, नयाँ संकल्प। शुभ प्रभात!
  7. जाडोको बिहान, न्यानो चिया र न्यानो माया। शुभ बिहानी ❄️
  8. बाहिर कुहिरो लागे पनि मनमा घाम लागोस्।
  9. वर्षाको बिहानी, माटोको बास्ना र रोपाइँको रमाइलो। शुभ प्रभात 🌧️
  10. वसन्तको बिहानी, फूलैफूल र नयाँ उमंग।

Heart-Touching Good Morning Wishes in Nepali

Longer, warmer lines for anyone who needs a kind word today. They use तपाईं, so they suit almost anyone.

  1. कहिलेकाहीँ सबैभन्दा ठूलो उपहार नै फेरि एउटा बिहानी पाउनु हो। शुभ प्रभात!
  2. हिजो गाह्रो भयो भने पनि आज नयाँ ढोका खुल्न सक्छ।
  3. तपाईंले नदेखे पनि तपाईंको मेहनत कसैले देखिरहेको छ। शुभ बिहानी!
  4. मन भारी भए पनि बिहानको घामले अलिकति हलुका बनाओस्।
  5. तपाईं जस्तो हुनुहुन्छ, त्यसरी नै पर्याप्त हुनुहुन्छ। शुभ प्रभात!
  6. आज कसैले तपाईंलाई सम्झिएको छ, त्यसैले यो मेसेज आयो।
  7. रातजति लामो भए पनि बिहानी आउँछ नै। आशा नछोड्नुहोस्।
  8. एउटा मीठो बोली कसैको पूरा दिन बचाउन सक्छ। आज त्यो बोली तपाईं बन्नुहोस्।
  9. खुसी ठूला कुरामा होइन, बिहानको तातो चिया र आफन्तको आवाजमा हुन्छ।
  10. आज जति सक्नुहुन्छ, त्यति नै गर्नुहोस्; त्यो नै काफी छ।
  11. पहाडको टुप्पोमा पहिलो घाम पुगेझैँ तपाईंको जीवनमा पनि उज्यालो पुगोस्।
  12. चराको चिरबिरजस्तै तपाईंको दिन पनि रमाइलो होस्। शुभ बिहानी!
  13. बिहानको शीतजस्तै सफा र शान्त मन लिएर दिन सुरु गर्नुहोस्।
  14. जीवनमा सबै कुरा मिल्दैन, तर आजको बिहानी तपाईंकै लागि हो।
  15. थाकेको मनलाई आज अलिकति आराम र धेरै माया मिलोस्।
  16. तपाईंको मुस्कानले कसैको बिहानी बनिरहेको हुन सक्छ। मुस्कुराइरहनुहोस्।
  17. आजको सानो धैर्य भोलिको ठूलो शान्ति बन्छ।
  18. घडीको सुई फेरि सुरु भयो, तपाईंको सपना पनि फेरि सुरु होस्।
  19. राम्रो मान्छेहरूको बिहानी सधैँ राम्रो होस्। शुभ प्रभात!
  20. शुभ प्रभात! आजको दिन तपाईंले सोचेभन्दा पनि राम्रो बितोस्।

How to Type Your Own Good Morning Status in Nepali

The best morning message is often one you write yourself. If you can't type Nepali yet, here is the quickest way to start.

1. On your phone

Add the Nepali keyboard in your phone's keyboard settings (Gboard on Android, Keyboard settings on iPhone). Gboard can also turn Roman typing into Nepali script.

2. On your computer

Type in Roman and convert it with our free English to Nepali Unicode converter, then paste it anywhere.

3. Learn to type fast

Practise daily with our free Nepali typing tutor, and install the Kalimati Nepali font if letters look broken.

Using Windows? Follow our guide to install a Nepali font on Windows 11.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say good morning in Nepali?

Good morning in Nepali is शुभ प्रभात (Shubha Prabhat) or शुभ बिहानी (Shubha Bihani). In person, most Nepalis simply say नमस्ते or नमस्कार at any time of day.

What is the difference between शुभ प्रभात and शुभ बिहानी?

They mean the same thing. प्रभात comes from Sanskrit and sounds a little more formal, while बिहानी is the everyday Nepali word, so शुभ बिहानी feels warmer and more casual.

How do you reply to good morning in Nepali?

Say “तपाईंलाई पनि शुभ प्रभात!” (Good morning to you too). To a friend, “तिमीलाई पनि शुभ बिहानी!” works well. To an elder, use “हजुरलाई पनि शुभ प्रभात।”

Can I copy and share these good morning statuses?

Yes. Copy any line and share it on WhatsApp, Viber, Messenger, Facebook, TikTok or Instagram. On a phone, long-press the line, choose Copy, then paste it into your chat or status.

How do I type Nepali on my phone?

Add the Nepali keyboard from your phone's keyboard settings. On Android, Gboard supports Nepali and can convert Roman typing into Devanagari. On iPhone, add Nepali under Keyboards in Settings.

Start Someone's Day with a Nepali Good Morning

A short शुभ प्रभात takes five seconds to send, but it tells someone you thought of them first thing in the morning. Pick the right respect level, choose a line that fits the person, and send it. Bookmark this page, because new lines are added regularly.

Written by Wilson Shrestha

Kathmandu-based web developer and native Nepali speaker. Wilson builds the free Nepali typing tools, Unicode converter and font guides on wilson.com.np.