Dashain is the biggest and most celebrated festival in Nepal, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Families come together to offer prayers, receive blessings, and enjoy delicious feasts. Flying kites, playing cards, and visiting elders for tika and jamara are all cherished traditions. Dashain brings joy, unity, and the spirit of renewal as people celebrate the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, marking it as a time for reflection, family, and festivity.
Dashain is Nepal’s biggest and longest Hindu festival, celebrated with great devotion, joy, and family reunions. Known as Bijaya Dashami, it symbolizes the victory of good over evil—Goddess Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura. In 2025, Dashain begins on Monday, 22 September 2025 (Ghatasthapana) and concludes on Monday, 6 October 2025 (Kojagrat Purnima). In the Nepali Bikram…
Dashain is one of the most significant festivals in Nepal, celebrated by more than 80% of the population, primarily Hindus. With a five-day government holiday, Dashain marks the longest holiday season in the country. It’s not just limited to Nepal; parts of India, Bhutan’s Lhotshampa, and Burmese Gurkhas also celebrate this vibrant festival. In India,…
Dashain, one of the most important Hindu festivals, is celebrated across Nepal and parts of India with great devotion and joy. The festival is a time for family gatherings, blessings, and rituals that hold profound spiritual significance. One of the key moments of Dashain is the tika ceremony, where elders apply tika (a red mixture…
Imagine a festival that spans 15 days, filling the air with joy, devotion, and togetherness. Dashain, the longest and most celebrated Hindu festival in Nepal, is more than just a holiday; it’s a spiritual journey that honors the triumph of good over evil. Each day of this festival carries its own rituals, meanings, and traditions…