Our ancestors celebrated Dashain, also known as Vijaya Dashami, with deep cultural and religious significance, marking the victory of the goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Traditionally, families would gather for rituals, offering prayers, and sacrifices to deities, seeking blessings for prosperity and protection. Festivities included the worship of the sacred jamara grass, feasting on special foods, and exchanging gifts, reinforcing family bonds and community ties. The celebration often culminated in a grand reunion, where the essence of joy and renewal was shared among loved ones.
Dashain
It is said that on the day of Dashain, Lord ram killed the evil demon Rawana and Durga maa killede another evil demon .
83% of the population of Nepal is Hindu. That's the reason why Diwali is celebrated as the second biggest festival in Nepal. (Dashain being the first.)
83% of the population of Nepal is Hindu. That's the reason why Diwali is celebrated as the second biggest festival in Nepal. (Dashain being the first.)
Dashain is the longest and most important festival in Nepal, celebrated by the Hindu community. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and marks the triumph of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. During Dashain, families come together, receive blessings from elders, and enjoy feasting and cultural performances. It is a time for reflection, renewal, and strengthening relationships.
to celebrate thier ancestors who died
because durga goddess killed a devil.
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