Five years ago, when I first arrived in Kathmandu, the skies were filled with kites, but now, even on the 3rd or 4th day of Dashain, not a single kite has been seen. The celebration of Dashain now ...

As the vibrant festival of Dashain approaches, with excitement spreading through the villages of Nepal, the air in Daduwa, a small settlement in Dolakha district, is sombre. The celebration feels ...

Rituals and Traditions: A Journey Through Devotion Dashain is a festival rich in rituals, each day adding deeper meaning to the overall celebration. The first day, Ghatasthapana, marks the beginning ...

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 ...