Dashain

Dashain is the longest and most favorite festival of Nepal. Skies of Kathmandu filled with kites. Big swings are set on the grounds for children and grown ups alikes. Animals like buffaloes, goats, ducks and chickens are sacrificed to the goddess Durga on Kal ratri (the dark night) to celebrate her victory over evil. Following day, on Nawami, people dress up well and visit elders to recieve large red tikas of vermilion paste on their foreheads. In the following days of Dashain, families and friends unite, feasts are consumed, blessings are imparted and gifts are exchanged.

Day by day Dashain festival

Day 1: Ghatasthapana
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7: Fulpaati
Day 8: Maha Asthami
Day 9: Maha Nawami
Day 10: Bijaya Dashami, Tika

Festival held in: Ashoj Nepali month/September-October
Places to Observe this festival: All over the country at Nepali Home