Ghatasthapana Wishes
Ghatasthapana opens Bada Dashain, and in 2083 BS it falls on Sunday, 11 October 2026 (Ashwin 25). It is the day families sow jamara and invite Goddess Durga into the home, and the day your phone starts filling with greetings. Below are ready-to-send Ghatasthapana wishes in Nepali, Romanized Nepali and English, sorted by who you are writing to. Copy, tweak, send.
Looking for the full festival list? See our post on Dashain wishes in Nepali.
What Is Ghatasthapana?
Ghatasthapana (also called Kalash Sthapana) is the first day of Dashain and of the nine-night Navaratri. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright half of the lunar month. Families place a kalash in a clean, quiet corner of the house and sow barley, maize and paddy in soil. The sprouting grass is called jamara.
For nine days it is watered and worshipped, and on Vijaya Dashami it is placed on the head with tika as a blessing from elders. Navaratri begins with the worship of Shailaputri, the first of the goddess's nine forms.
Ghatasthapana 2083: Date and Timing
Ghatasthapana 2083 is on Sunday, 11 October 2026. The exact saait (auspicious time) for sowing jamara is announced each year by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti, so check their announcement or your local panchang for the confirmed hour. Many families also follow their own household tradition.
| Day | Date (2026) | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Sun, 11 Oct (Ashwin 25) | Ghatasthapana |
| Day 7 | Sat, 17 Oct (Kartik 1) | Fulpati |
| Day 8 | Sun, 18 Oct (Kartik 2) | Maha Ashtami |
| Day 10 | Wed, 21 Oct (Kartik 4) | Vijaya Dashami (main tika day) |
| Day 15 | Sun, 25 Oct | Kojagrat Purnima |
Ghatasthapana Wishes in Nepali
Romanized Nepali Wishes
Ghatasthapana Wishes in English
Wishes for Elders and Parents
Use respectful forms (तपाईं) and keep the tone warm and formal.
Wishes for Friends and Family Abroad
Short Status for WhatsApp, Facebook and Viber
- Happy Ghatasthapana! 🌾
- घटस्थापनाको शुभकामना 🙏
- Dashain begins. Jamara grows. Blessings flow.
- जय आमा दुर्गा! शुभ घटस्थापना।
- Nine days of Shakti start today.
- दशैं सुरु, माया सुरु 🌼
Jamara Wishes
Looking Ahead: Fulpati, Vijaya Dashami and More
Ghatasthapana is only the beginning. Fulpati (Saturday, 17 October) brings the sacred flowers and jamara procession, and Vijaya Dashami (Wednesday, 21 October) is the main tika day. Keep this page handy for the first day, then come back for Fulpati wishes and Vijaya Dashami status.
For tika day, see the Dashain tika mantra. To understand the whole festival, read our essay on Dashain.
Free Greeting Cards to Share
Prefer an image over text? Download our free Dashain 2083 greeting card designs or browse Dashain banner and post designs for Facebook and Instagram.
Tips for Sending Ghatasthapana Wishes
- Send in the morning. Ghatasthapana is a morning ritual, so a message before or around the saait feels natural.
- Match the language. Use Nepali script for elders and relatives at home, and English or Romanized Nepali for friends abroad.
- Personalize. Add the person's name or a memory from a past Dashain.
- Keep it short in groups. A one-liner works better than a paragraph in a family chat.
FAQ
When is Ghatasthapana in 2083 BS?
Sunday, 11 October 2026 (Ashwin 25, 2083).
What is Ghatasthapana?
It is the first day of Dashain and Navaratri, when a kalash is installed and jamara is sown to invite Goddess Durga into the home.
What do you say on Ghatasthapana?
A simple "Ghatasthapana ko hardik shubhakamana" (घटस्थापनाको हार्दिक शुभकामना) is the standard greeting.
What is jamara?
Jamara is the sprouted barley, maize and paddy grown during the nine days of Navaratri. It is worn with tika on Vijaya Dashami as a blessing.
What time is the Ghatasthapana saait in 2083?
The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti announces the official time. Check their announcement for the confirmed hour.
What comes after Ghatasthapana?
Fulpati on 17 October, Maha Ashtami on 18 October, and Vijaya Dashami on 21 October.