Nepal is a Hindu kingdom. Hindus observe many festivals. among them the greatest festival is Dashain. It is usually observed on the month of September. It is observed for ten days. So this festival is known as Dashain. The educational institutions, governmental and non-governmental offices remain closed during this festival.
Why it is observed?:-
Dashain is observed as a victory good over evil. It reminds us that the good gets victory and bad is ultimately defeated. This festival encourages everybody to follow the path of good . According to our Hindu epic, goddess Bhagawati, the goddess of power was able to kill Mahishashur, the symbol of evil. This festival is celebrated every year in this memory.
How it is observed? :-
'Ghatasthapana' is the first day of Dashain. On this day people



Conclusion:-
All the classes of people whether they are rich or poor celebrate this festival with a great joy. The houses are cleaned and decorated. People wear new clothes and eat delicious food. The children play swings and adults play cards. This festival can be misery (Dasa) to the poor people. They spend the money carelessly beyond their capacity. They have to lose their land to pay the debt. But this is bad. This should be discouraged. We should not spend more than we can afford. As a whole Dashain is a combination of fine things.