Introduction:-
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
bring sand from the holy river ;and put in the corner of the room. The maize, barley and seedlings are sown. The young plant is known as 'Jamara'. People use this on the tenth day. Since that day goddess Bhagawati is worshipped for nine days. This is known as 'Navaratri'. The seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth days are most important days. The seventh day is known as 'Fulpati'. On this day, flowers are taken from Gorkha Palace to Kathamandu Hanuman Dhoka is relays in one day. The eighth and ninth days are known as Maha Asthami and Maha Nawami respectively. On these day goats and buffaloed are sacrificed in every homes and temples . It is done to please goddess Bhagawati. It is 
said that goddess Bhagawati was able to kill 'Mahishashur' on the ninth day. The tenth day is the most important day of all. It is said that god
Ram Chandra was able to kill the demon king Raven on the day. So this day is known as Vijaya Dashami (the day of victory). On this day, the juniors go to their superiors. The superiors give blessings of long life and properity to the juniors by marking Tika (rice mixed with red powder) on their forehead and Jamara on their heads. People forget all kinds of misunderstandings. So this festival is known as festival of unity. Those who are away,come to their home to celebrate this festival.
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.
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
bring sand from the holy river ;and put in the corner of the room. The maize, barley and seedlings are sown. The young plant is known as 'Jamara'. People use this on the tenth day. Since that day goddess Bhagawati is worshipped for nine days. This is known as 'Navaratri'. The seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth days are most important days. The seventh day is known as 'Fulpati'. On this day, flowers are taken from Gorkha Palace to Kathamandu Hanuman Dhoka is relays in one day. The eighth and ninth days are known as Maha Asthami and Maha Nawami respectively. On these day goats and buffaloed are sacrificed in every homes and temples . It is done to please goddess Bhagawati. It is said that goddess Bhagawati was able to kill 'Mahishashur' on the ninth day. The tenth day is the most important day of all. It is said that god Ram Chandra was able to kill the demon king Raven on the day. So this day is known as Vijaya Dashami (the day of victory). On this day, the juniors go to their superiors. The superiors give blessings of long life and properity to the juniors by marking Tika (rice mixed with red powder) on their forehead and Jamara on their heads. People forget all kinds of misunderstandings. So this festival is known as festival of unity. Those who are away,come to their home to celebrate this festival.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.
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