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BADA DASHAIN
27ᵗʰ SEPTEMBER TO 5ᵗʰ OCTOBER
This is the longest Hindu competition in Asian nation, historically celebrated for 2 weeks with prayers and offerings to Hindu deity, the Universal Mother god. the nice harvest competition of Asian nation, Dashain may be a time for family reunions, exchange of gifts and blessings, and elaborate pujas. Dashain honors the godHindu deity, WHO was created out of the shakti or energy of all the gods, armed with weapons from every of them.
Goddess Hindu deity, figuration valiancy and art, is loved and offered sacrifices to confirm the devotees' progress and prosperity. throughout the primary 10 days, pilgrims flock to varied stream confluences earlywithin the morning and sacred shrines within the evening. Ghatasthapana, Phool Pati, Mahaastami, Nawami and Vijaya Dashami area unit the series of the events below Dashain every marked with a distinct set of rituals.
During Dashain, men and girls in their fineries visit their elders to hunt tika (a dab of red vermilion mixed withfood and rice) in the middle of blessings. arm precessions (Paayaa) also are control in varied a part of theKatmandu natural depression. an outsized range of animals area unit formally sacrificed at Hanuman Dhokathroughout Nawami that is attended by officers, invitees and guests.
During the ninth day, the Taleju Temple that is generally out of bounds is additionally receptive the general public. The Judgment Day, referred to as Kojagrat Purnima, is that the full phase of the moon. New garments, home visits, grand feasts, kite flying and village swings area unit the highlights of Dashain. Around now the population of Katmandu is greatly reduced as several go back to varied elements of the country.
On the tenth day referred to as Tika, individuals area unit seen touring with their foreheads lined with rice tika,carrying new garments. there's a lot of banqueting as individuals visit relatives’ homes to receive tika and blessings.