Dashain, also known as Vijaya Dashami, is one of the largest Hindu festivals celebrated in Nepal. It is a time when Kathmandu and other densely populated cities are emptied of residents who flock to ...

People across the country exchange blessings, perform rituals, and receive Tika and Jamara from elders. Nepal is alive with celebrations today as it observes Dashain, a significant Hindu festival ...

The “Navaratri,” a nine-night festival known as Dashain or Bada Dashain, a significant celebration for Hindus in Nepal, has begun today. Ghatasthapana is the starting day of Bada Dashain, celebrated ...

Kites flying, musical performances, cultural dance(jhaaki), laakhe dance, cart pulling, mo:mo, selroti, paani puri and what ...

Nepali communities across Australia are marking Dashain in diverse ways - from taking leave from work to gather with family, to celebrating “online”. SBS Nepali spoke with community members about how ...

Close to 190,000 people departed Kathmandu Valley in the past five days to celebrate the Dashain festival, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office. From September 17 to 21, a total of ...

On the occassion of Dashain, United We Blog! had a wonderful post outlining Hinduism and ethnic realities in Nepal in order to understand the secular nature of society and culture. Global Voices ...

KATHMANDU: Until two years ago, Dashain time in most villages of Jajarkot meant vibrant gatherings—villagers coming together to set up swings, sing and dance and take part in various sporting ...

This is the month of Shraavana, which generally falls between16 July and 15 August. Shraavana symbolizes the beginning of the festive season in Nepal, and festivals are the most important time in the ...