Dashain

                      Dashain is the greatest festival of Nepal. It is celebrated by hindus throught the country. It generally falls in the month of Ashwin (Sept-Oct). We can see all the things neat and clean on this occasion. Houses are coloured with paint. People eat delicious foods especially meat. People wear new dresses. They come to their house from far places. All the schools, campuses, offices and institutions remain closed. People forgert their sorrows and celebrate it with great happiness and joy. Even the poor people take loan from the rich people and celebrate this festival happily.  People take rest from their busy life.
                    The first of this festival is called 'Ghatasthapana'. On this day, maize and paddy are planted which are called 'Jamara'. People worship Goddess Durga for nine days. On the seventh, eight and ninth days, they offer animal sacrifice to the Goddess Durga.
                   The tenth day is the main day of this festival. This day is called 'Vijaya Dashami'. This day is the symbol of victory of gods against demons. On this day, elders offers 'tika' to the young ones and give them blessings for better health and better life.