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, ...

In Pokhara village of Sisne Rural Municipality-3 in Rukum, the home of Dhan Bahadur Khatri is bustling with excitement. After nine years abroad, his third son has returned with family members for ...

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Dashain festival began on Thursday with Ghatasthapana, as Hindus across the country sowed seeds for jamara in their homes and temples. Ghatasthapana, which means ‘establishing the pot,’ involves ...

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 ...

"The victory of truth over untruth and of the divine force over demonic force is the supreme message of the Dashain festival," he said, reminding its cultural, religious and social values.

Representarive image of a family celebrating Dashain. Credit: Getty Images/AFP/Prakash Mathema, Getty Images/Jennifer A Smith, Getty Images/Jasper Neupane ...