As the rest of Nepal follows the Bikram Sambat (BS) or Gregorian calendar. Nepal Sambat Today 2082 Date Tithi Miti Bar 1145 1146. Newari Tithi Miti. The Newar community and cultural enthusiasts across the country proudly celebrate Nepal Sambat 1145 1146- 2082—a lunar calendar deeply rooted in Nepal’s history and heritage.
What is Nepal Sambat Newari Tithi Miti?
Nepal Sambat (NS) is the only indigenous calendar of Nepal, introduced by Sankhadhar Sakhwa in 879/880 AD. Unlike Bikram Sambat (which starts in 57 BC) or the Gregorian calendar, Nepal Sambat reflects Nepal’s unique cultural identity, particularly for the Newar community.
The Nepal Sambat year begins on the new moon day of Kartik (usually October/November), marking Mha Puja (self-worship) and Nhu Dan Ya (New Year’s Day) as major celebrations.
Nepal Sambat Today Date 2082- Nepal Sambat 1145 1146 Newari Tithi Miti Calendar Date
- When writing the year, Nepal Samvat 1145 starts from Kartik Shukla Pareva, so the same Samvat lasts until Kartik Krishna Amavasya of the next year.
- When writing pakshas, Kartika Shukla Paksha is called Kachlathva, Marg Krishna Paksha is Kachlaga, Marga Shukla Paksha is Thinllathva, Paush Krishna Paksha is Thinllaga, Paush Shukla Paksha is Pohelathva, Magh Krishna Paksha is Pohelaga, Magha Shukla Paksha is Sillathwa, Phalgun Krishna Paksha is Sillaga, Phalgun Shukla Paksha is Chillathva, Chaitra Krishna Paksha is Chillaga. Chaulathva for Chaitra Shuklapaksha, Chaulaga for Vaishakh Shuklapaksha, Vachhalaga for Jyeshtha Shuklapaksha, Tachalathva for Jyeshtha Shuklapaksha, Dillathva for Ashadha Shuklapaksha, Dillaga for Shravan Shuklapaksha, Gunlaga for Bhadra Shuklapaksha, Ashanlathwa for Bhadra Shuklapaksha Vin to Krishna Paksha, Ashwin to Shukla Paksha Kaulathva, Kartik Krishnapaksha is written as Kaulaga. In more months, Shukla Paksha is called Analathva and Krishna Paksha is called Analaga.
While writing a date, 1 should be written for Parewa pigeon, 2 for second, 3 for third, 4 for fourth, 5 for fifth, 6 for sixth, 7 for seventh, 8 for eighth, 9 for ninth, 10 for dashami, 11 for Ekadashi, 12 for Dwadashi, 13 for Trayodashi, 14 for full moon and 30 for Ounce.
Why Nepal Sambat Matters
Despite being overshadowed by Bikram Sambat and the Gregorian calendar, Nepal Sambat holds immense cultural value:
✅ Historical Pride – It represents Nepal’s self-reliant timekeeping system, free from foreign influence.
✅ Cultural Identity – Essential for Newar festivals, business records (like the old Thyāsaphu ledgers), and rituals.
✅ Revival Efforts – Activists and historians push for official recognition, with some government offices now using Nepal Sambat alongside BS.
Challenges & The Way Forward
Though Nepal Sambat was officially recognized in 2008, it still lacks widespread use in government and media. However, growing awareness and cultural pride are helping revive this ancient calendar.
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