Festivals

Dashain in Bhutan 2023: Date, History, Facts about Nepal

Dashain, similarly referred to as 'Bijaya Dashami,' is a national holiday observed by Nepalese individuals both internally and internationally. Thousands of offerings and animal sacrifices are performed in observance of the deity Nurga.

Dashain, a religious Hindu festival, is annually observed between September and October in the Gregorian calendar, during the Hindu month of Kartik. It will commence this year on October 15. The festival is observed by the Hindu faith in Nepal, select regions of India, Bhutan, and Myanmar, among other places. Dashain, alternatively referred to as Bijaya Dashami, stands as the most sizable, auspicious, and eagerly anticipated celebration in Nepal. with a duration of 15 days, it is the nation’s most extensive national holiday.

The background of Dashain

Dashain, similarly referred to as ‘Bijaya Dashami,’ is a national holiday observed by Nepalese individuals both internally and internationally. Thousands of offerings and animal sacrifices are performed in observance of the deity Nurga. Celebrating the gods’ victory over the wicked, the festival is significant because it symbolizes the triumph of virtue over evil. This is exemplified by the legendary triumph of ‘Durga’ over the malevolent ‘Mahisasur,’ who instilled fear throughout the planet.

The ‘Ramayan,’ in which Lord Ram vanquished the demon ruler by invoking the name of Durga, is an additional well-known tale. Six days are considered significant: day one, day seven, day eight, day nine, day ten, and day fifteen. Denoted as ‘Nawa Ratri,’ the initial nine days of the festival commemorate the nine-day conflict that transpired between the demon and Durga. The demon was vanquished on day ten, and the concluding five days represent triumphant celebrations paid homage to Durga, the divine mother deity.

Nepalese individuals decorate and clean their dwellings in anticipation of the festival, encouraging Durga inside in an offering of her blessings and good fortune. Typically, the markets are crowded with consumers procuring apparel, presents, confections, sustenance, and offerings for the deities.

Dashain Quotes, Wishes And Messages

5 Interesting Nepal Facts

Nepal is geographically positioned amidst China and India, devoid of any coastline.

Eight of the ten tallest peaks globally are located in Nepal: Annapurna, Makalu, MANASLU, Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, and Makalu.

It is believed that he was born in the southern region of Nepal in 623 B.C.

Gurkha soldiers are widely recognized for their exceptional combat prowess.

The ‘Bikram Sambat,’ or Nepalese calendar, is an astounding 57 years prior to the Gregorian calendar.

DASHAIN DATES

Year Date Day
2022 October 5 Wednesday
2023 October 15 Sunday
2024 October 12 Saturday
2025 October 2 Thursday
2026 October 20 Tuesday
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