Dashain

   Dashain is the greatest festival of Hindus. It is celebrated for fifteen days in the month of Aswin. It is celebrated to remember Ram's victory over Rawan. All the schools,colleges, government and non-government organizations remain closed during this festival.

   The first nine days are called Navaratri (nine nights). During these days, people worship Durga, the Goddess of power. The tenth day is called Vijaya Dashami.

   The seventh day of Dashain is called Saptami or Fulpati. The eighth and ninth days ae called Maha Asthami and Maha Nawami. On these days, people sacrifice goats, hens, sheep, buffaloes, etc.

  Tenth day is called Bijaya Dashami. On this day, seniors bless their juniors putting tika and jamara. It continues up to Kojagrath Purnima, which is the last day of Dashain.

  During Dashain, people spend their time having delicious meal. People clean their houses and wear fine clothes. Many people eat meat. They kill birds and animals.

  Dashain is the time of happiness All classes of people weather rich or poor celebrate this festival. People who are away from home come back to home to celebrate this festival.