Forty-two-year-old Durga Khatri of Manedobhan in ward 12 of Panauti Municipality in Kavrepalanchok, used to have a hectic schedule during Dashain, Hindu’s biggest festival, every year. A good number ...

It feels like Dashain has truly arrived.” This joy is echoed throughout the village. Mahendra KC’s home is also lively with the arrival of his two sons, daughters-in-law, and daughter with her husband ...

Dashain, or Vijaya Dashami, stands as the most revered and grandly celebrated festival for Nepali-speaking communities around the world, and in Nepal. Deeply rooted in the essence of Hindu mythology, ...

With the arrival of Dashain, people gathered to paint their houses with white cement and clear their yards of overgrown bushes. After Ghatasthapana, families with bamboo would share it to build swings ...

Far from home for the 15-day Dashain festival — the most important celebration of the year in Nepal — Mr Gautam felt lonely and isolated. "This festival has quite a big space in our heart ...

Dashain in Bhutan is regarded among the important events. People from different age groups including men, women, and children start planning many days before the event. People living in different ...

While it is Dussehra for some people, it marks the beginning of a festival called “Dashain” celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm by Nepalis and Gorkhalis residing in India. Here are 6 classic ...

Applying tilak or tika, tucking barley grain sprouts behind the ears, taking blessings from the elders, enjoying scrumptious food, and more! If you still haven’t guessed, it is "Dashain,” celebrated ...

KATHMANDU, Oct 16: More than 150,000 passengers have left the Kathmandu Valley in three days to celebrate the Dashain festival. Since Ghatasthapana, most schools, colleges, and organizations have been ...