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Dashain
About
Dashain
The most important and longest festival in Nepal, celebrating the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. A time of family reunions, feasting, and the exchange of blessings and tika. The entire country comes to a standstill as people travel to their ancestral villages.
Details
Festival Information
Month
September – October (Ashwin)
Duration
15 days
Location
Throughout Nepal; major celebrations at Durbar Squares and all Hindu temples
Type
Religious
Significance
Cultural Significance
Dashain symbolizes the triumph of divine good over demonic evil. Goddess Durga battled the shape-shifting demon Mahishasura for nine nights before vanquishing him on the tenth day.
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