# NepDate Widget - Free Nepali Calendar for Windows NepDate Widget is a free Windows 10/11 desktop widget that shows a full Bikram Sambat calendar (Nepali Patro) with tithi and holidays, converts Bikram Sambat (BS) dates to Gregorian (AD) and AD to BS instantly, and bundles 25+ productivity tools in one offline app. It runs on the taskbar as a compact pill showing today's Nepali date and expands on click. **Download:** [Microsoft Store](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9PG97WBJX1NQ) (free, no admin required) or [direct download](https://nepdatewidget.rajuprasai.com.np/download.html) **Version:** 1.0.2 | **Platform:** Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11, 64-bit | **License:** Free for personal use --- ## Key Features ### Bikram Sambat Calendar (Nepali Patro) Full monthly grid for any BS month from 1970 to 2100 (AD 1913–2043). Each cell shows the BS day and corresponding AD date. Optional overlays: tithi (lunar day), Nepal government public holidays, major festivals (Dashain, Tihar, Chhath, Holi, Teej, Janai Purnima, etc.), and fiscal year markers. The taskbar mini bar shows a live countdown to the next public holiday. Current BS year: **2083** (April 2026 – April 2027 AD). BS New Year 2083 began April 14, 2026. ### Nepali Date Converter - BS to AD and AD to BS Converts any Bikram Sambat date to Gregorian (AD) or Gregorian to BS instantly. Accepts Nepali digits (१२३), English digits, full or short Nepali month names, and any separator (/, -, .). Also calculates the difference between two BS dates in years, months, and days, and adds or subtracts a number of days from a BS date. ### Loan EMI Calculator Enter loan principal, annual interest rate (%), and term in months. Returns monthly EMI, total interest, total repayment, and a full amortization schedule with each payment in Bikram Sambat dates. ### Preeti to Unicode Converter Converts Preeti-encoded Nepali text to Unicode Devanagari and back. Also supports Kantipur, Himalaya, Sagarmatha, and four additional legacy Nepali fonts (8 total). Paste an entire document for bulk conversion. ### QR Code Generator and Decoder Generates QR codes for plain text, URLs, vCard contacts, and WiFi credentials. WiFi mode reads your saved Windows WiFi profiles - select a network, password auto-filled for user-owned profiles, generate a scannable code. Export as PNG or copy to clipboard. Decode mode reads any QR image. ### Password Generator Configurable length and character sets (uppercase, lowercase, digits, symbols, Nepali characters). Live entropy-based strength meter. Also checks the strength of an existing password. ### Network Toolkit Six built-in network tools: Ping (with live RTT graph), Traceroute, IP Scanner (subnet scan), Whois lookup, DNS lookup, My IP (public IPv4/IPv6 + local interface IPs). Requires internet - all other tools work offline. ### RunBox Global Launcher Hotkey (default: Ctrl+Shift+Space) summons a command launcher from anywhere in Windows. Supports web search prefixes, arithmetic, file/folder opening, and custom scripts (PowerShell, Python, batch, WSL). Fully configurable via JSON files. ### Unit Converter - Traditional Nepali Units Land: Ropani, Aana, Paisa, Dam, Bigha, Katha, Dhur, Khetmuri to/from square metres, square feet, acres. Weight: Tola (1 tola = 11.6638 g per Nepal Weights and Measures Act), Chatak, Dharni, Mana, Pathi, Muri, and standard units. ### Notes, Reminders, and Document Manager Attach notes to specific BS calendar dates. One-time or recurring reminders (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) with snooze. Document manager for one-click access to frequently used files and folders. ### ID Photo Tool Crop photos to print presets: Passport/MRP 35×45 mm, Auto/VISA Size 25×30 mm, Stamp Size 20×25 mm, US/DV Lottery Visa 51×51 mm, or custom. Square or circle crop. Tile copies onto A4, 4R, 3R, 5R, or custom print sheets. ### Image Tools Batch compress (5-level quality slider), resize (exact pixel dimensions), and convert format - all in one pass. 30+ input formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, BMP, TIFF, ICO, TGA, HEIC, all major RAW formats (ARW, CR2, CR3, DNG, NEF, ORF, RAF, RW2, ERF, PEF, X3F), PDF. --- ## About Bikram Sambat Bikram Sambat (BS) is Nepal's official civil calendar, running approximately 56 years and 8 months ahead of the Gregorian (AD) calendar. As of May 2026, the current year is BS 2083. Used for all government, banking, legal, and educational documents in Nepal. NepDate Widget covers BS years 1970–2100 (AD 1913–2043). BS months: Baishakh, Jestha, Ashadh, Shrawan, Bhadra, Ashwin, Kartik, Mangsir, Poush, Magh, Falgun, Chaitra. Each has 29–32 days with irregular lengths determined by a fixed lookup table. --- ## Privacy and System Requirements - Zero telemetry, no analytics, no account required - All data stored as plain JSON in %LOCALAPPDATA% - fully portable, easily backed up - Windows 10 version 1809 or later, Windows 11, 64-bit only - Install size: under 25 MB, negligible CPU when idle - No admin (UAC) prompt required - per-user Microsoft Store install - Updates delivered automatically in the background --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **What does NepDate Widget cost?** Free for personal use. Source-available under PolyForm Strict 1.0.0. **What is the current Nepali year?** As of May 2026 AD, the current Bikram Sambat year is 2083. **How far is BS ahead of AD?** About 56 years and 8 months. BS 2083 = approximately AD 2026–2027. **Does it work offline?** Almost entirely. Date converter, calendar, EMI, Preeti converter, QR, password, unit converter, notes, reminders, documents, RunBox, ID photo, and image tools all work offline. Only the network toolkit and RunBox web searches require internet. **How is NepDate Widget different from Hamro Patro?** Hamro Patro is a mobile/web Nepali calendar and news platform. NepDate Widget is a native Windows desktop productivity app focused on offline tools (date conversion, EMI, Preeti, network diagnostics, RunBox, image tools) that Hamro Patro does not provide. **What legacy Nepali fonts does the converter support?** Preeti, Kantipur, Himalaya, Sagarmatha, and four additional legacy Nepali typefaces - 8 fonts total. **Can it show the Nepali calendar for 2083 and future years?** Yes. The calendar covers BS 1970 to 2100, including all future years with tithi and public holiday data. --- Developer: [Raju Prasai](https://github.com/RajuPrasai) GitHub: https://github.com/RajuPrasai/NepDateWidget Microsoft Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9PG97WBJX1NQ