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Festivals the Nepali community celebrates and gatherings it organizes across the DMV.
Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 · Celebrated across the DMV Nepali community
Nepal's biggest and most important festival: 15 days of goddess worship, family reunions, tika and jamara blessings, feasts, kites, and bamboo swings. Vijaya Dashami (tika day) falls on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. DMV Nepali organizations typically host community Dashain gatherings on the weekend closest to tika day; watch this board for announcements.
Organizer: Community-wide
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 · Celebrated across the DMV Nepali community
The festival of lights: five days honoring crows, dogs, cows, oxen, and the bond between brothers and sisters. Laxmi Puja on November 8; Bhai Tika on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Community Deusi-Bhailo programs and Tihar parties will be listed here as organizers announce them.
Organizer: Community-wide
Oct 11, 2026 · One Loudoun, 44578 Atwater Dr, Ashburn, VA
The largest Nepali cultural festival in the U.S., uniting the DMV diaspora for Dashain and Tihar: live music and performances, cultural dances, 50+ vendors, artisan market, kids zone, and food trucks. Tickets are phased: $35 early bird (sold out), $45 to $65 general admission, $199 group pass for five, $149 VIP; kids 10 and under enter free with a ticketed adult. Half of online ticket proceeds support Nepal flood relief through the Global Family Foundation, and the Nepal Embassy will host an information booth. Full schedule and tickets at dtfest.com.
Organizer: 3E Entertainment
Oct 25, 2026 · PWC Animal Services, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112
The annual U.S. celebration of Kukur Tihar, Nepal's day of the dog: a dog blessing ceremony with traditional tika and marigold garlands, red-carpet dog walk, cultural performances, food trucks, local business booths, and pet adoption resources. Sunday, October 25, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Family-friendly; bring your dog. Registration and details at kukurtiharusa.org.
Organizer: Kukur Tihar USA
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