Today is the tenth day and most auspicious day in year for Nepalese.

Dashain(Bijaya Dashami) is a fifteen days long festival originated from Nepal and it is also celebrated in few parts of India. It is the greatest and longest festival of Nepalese and celebrated by Nepalese all over the world.

Mythology

Dashain is celebrated on the auspicious occasion of Good wins over Evil. According to our hindu Mythology, Goddess Durga won over the most notorious demon called Mahishashura of devaloka(or heaven). The festival represents the battle between them. The tenth day is where she finally defeated him and its called 'Bijaya Dashami' where Bijaya means victorious and Dashami means tenth day.

Important days

Out of the fifteen days, few stands out from the rest and the important days are:

 •First day(Ghatasthapana):

This day marks the start of festival with holy rituals inside the temple by a selected priest and by elder at our own homes. Barley and maize seeds are sown in a seperate sacred leaf-plates and kept at dark. It will help them to grow as saplings(Jamara) which is used in tenth day.

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Teresa Seia
Thank you for sharing all this information and lovely pictures about your greatest festival. Wishing you a Happy Dashain and an auspicious day!
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Just read(en)
@Teresa Seia its my pleasure to share. Thanks for the lovely wish and comments. ❤️
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w.festuccia
@Just read(en)  This holiday is beautiful and colorful as well as the concept that good overcomes evil, thank you for introducing me to a traditional aspect of your country
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Just read(en)
@w.festuccia its my pleasure to share my traditions. Indeed its a great festival. Its great to hear from you.
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Dewaputra
Very interesting, thanks for sharing.
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Just read(en)
@Dewaputra it is our main festival. Its my pleasure to share. Thanks for your comment.
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