DASHAIN

DASHAIN as its name suggest it lasts ten days is the greatest national festival of the hindu. it generally falls on the month of ashwin(september-october).The first day is called Ghat-sthapana, that is,setting up a (water)-pitcher.On the day seeds of sesame, barley,maize etc are scattered on sand or earth put in a leaf-dish in order to leave them to grow into young plants.On the seven days people put phool pati(flowers and leaves)in worship room. on the eight and nine days,offerings are done by sacrifcing goats, cocks,ducks and buffalo bulls.On this occasion all things are seen to be neat and slean. Houses are whitewashed or coloured with paint and all dirt is swept away. new dresses and good food add more delight to childern. AS a whole Dashain is the combination of fine things.Throughout this festival, Goddess Durga is worshipped with different names for nine days.The tenth day is known as Vijaya Dashami, the symbole of victory of gods over demons, in days long gone by.Ekders offers blessing to youngers on the very day, marking their foreheads with holy prasad of the goddess.also it is said that the festival was, first of all, celebreated by Ram in the momory of his march for attacking Ravan.