Ghatasthapana marks the beginning of Dashain. It literally means installing a pot which symbolizes Goddess Shakti. It falls on Aswin Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright half of the lunar calendar in the month of Ashvin. On this day the kalasha is filled with holy water and covered with cowdung on to which [...]
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September 28th, 2011
Dashain
The most awaited festival “Dashain” has started from today, and with it brings new wind around us promising family time, refreshments, tour and many others defining “Life and Enjoyment”. The main motto of this festival is gathering with families and relatives to share our experiences over the time and again. Dashain itself has many meanings [...]
September 28th, 2011
Dashain knocks my door
Tags: From today, we have step on to the nation’s most awaited festival dashain. I am very excited. Don’t know what will happen this time, but my expectation are always high for the dashain. My favourite item foods and clothes are the major attraction of this festival, and that is why i like dashain from other [...]
September 8th, 2011
Dashain: Festival of Prosperity, Happiness and Belongingness
There is no doubt that Nepal is a land of festivals and Celebrations. We celebrate more than 100 festivals in a year. Different caste have their different culture and festivals. But there is one festival that is celebrated by the whole nation together, which last for half of the month, that festival we called is DASHAIN. [...]